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Zverev is looking to win his third title in Madrid, but Alcaraz is coming off back-to-back wins over two legends in the sport.

This year’s version of Alcaraz is a heck of a lot better than last year’s; the 19-year-old is arguably the best player on the planet right now. This will be the third meeting between these two players, with Zverev 2-0 against the surging Spaniard. This has, however, been a week of firsts for Alcaraz, who had never defeated Nadal or Djokovic before this weekend. Now, Alcaraz will look to win back-to-back clay-court titles, and his second Masters 1000 title of the season, against two-time Mutua Madrid Open champion and world No. 3 Alexander Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz made history once again Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, dispatching World No. 3 Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 to capture his second ATP Masters ...

Zverev was aiming to capture his third title in Madrid, having lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2021. The Spaniard pulled the second seed around with his great touch and returned aggressively, breaking three times in the second set as he soared to victory. In a dominant first-set performance, Alcaraz successfully targeted Zverev’s forehand with his power from the baseline. Just 12 months ago, Alcaraz was ranked at No. 120 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings when he made his Madrid debut. Alcaraz, who has won his past 10 matches, has yet to lose an ATP Tour final. “I want to congratulate Carlitos. Right now you are the best player in the world,” Zverev said during the trophy ceremony.

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz raced to the Madrid Open title on Sunday, brushing aside German Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in 62 minutes.

"Right now you are the best player in the world. The German second seed, had come into the final with a nine-match winning streak in Madrid, but, after holding in the first game of the second set, he unravelled. Alcaraz beat Rafael Nadal and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic on his way to the final -- a first in a clay court tournament -- and will climb to No. 6 in the world on Monday.

Carlos Alcaraz's stunning 2022 continued as he crushed Alexander Zverev to take the Madrid Open crown - and his second ATP Masters 1000 title.

Alcaraz duly seized it with a sumptuous lob and broke again on a fourth match point to claim his seventh top-10 win in a row. He added: “Watching Rafa lift this trophy so many (times over the) years, gave me the power to work hard for this moment. It’s great to see for tennis that we have such a new superstar who is going to win so many Grand Slams and is going to be World No. 1. It is a great moment for me. It also means Alcaraz is now an impressive 5-0 in ATP finals as he becomes the youngest five-time champion on tour since Nadal won seven titles by the same age in 2004-05. It also means Alcaraz is now an impressive 5-0 in ATP finals as he becomes the youngest five-time champion on tour since Nadal won seven titles by the same age in 2004-05.

Carlos Alcaraz capped another impressive week with a straight-set victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday to win the Madrid Open and become the ...

Alcaraz had already become the youngest to enter the top 10 since Nadal did it in 2005. He also has the most wins this season with 28, one more than Stefanos Tsitsipas. Alcaraz became the youngest winner in Madrid, and the second youngest to win two Masters 1000 trophies after Nadal won in Monte Carlo and Rome in 2005.

Alexander Zverev says he expects an "extremely tough" match against Carlos Alcaraz after sealing an engrossing three-set win over Stefanos Tsitsipas to ...

"It's going to be his [Alcaraz's] court for the next 15 years probably. "I'm just extremely happy to be in the final here. - Nadal backs Alcaraz to 'beat anyone in the world' after Madrid Open exit to teenager

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz won his second ATP Masters 1000 title at the Madrid Open after defeating defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-1 in ...

Ranked 120 in the world just a year ago, Alcaraz will rise to a career-high no. Tennis-Alcaraz beats Zverev to win Madrid Open title in front of home crowd Back to video Tennis-Alcaraz beats Zverev to win Madrid Open title in front of home crowd

C'est spectaculaire pour le tennis d'avoir une nouvelle superstar comme toi. Juan Carlos, nous avons travaillé ensemble même si ce n'était que pour une courte ...

C’est spectaculaire de jouer sur un court comme celui‐ci même si la finale n’a pas duré très longtemps (rires). » C’est spectaculaire pour le tennis d’avoir une nouvelle superstar comme toi. C’est mon tournoi préféré et mon court préféré au monde.

Impressionnant vainqueur de Zverev en finale du Masters 1000 de Madrid ce dimanche, après avoir maté Nadal et Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz est déjà l'une des ...

Pour l’instant Alcaraz, compte cinq titres à son palmarès, dont quatre sur terre battue, sa surface de prédilection. Il est le plus jeune à atteindre ce total depuis Nadal en 2005 (à 18 ans) et n’a toujours pas perdu la moindre finale. Alcaraz va grimper à la sixième place mondiale lundi, quatre jours seulement après ses 19 ans et à deux semaines de Roland-Garros (22 mai-5 juin) dont il sera l’un des grands favoris. « Tu es le meilleur joueur du monde en ce moment.

The Spanish teenage sensation capped another impressive week with a straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday to win the Madrid Open and become the second-youngest player to win two Masters 1000 titles. His comfortable 6-3, ...

It is the first tournament I watched, so lifting the trophy today is so emotional." "Right now you are the best player in the world," Zverev said before the trophy ceremony and joked about his opponent's age. "To beat two of the best players in history and then Zverev, the world No. 3. Alcaraz had won his first Masters 1000 tournament in Miami earlier this year. Alcaraz had already become the youngest to enter the top 10 since Nadal did it in 2005. "Last year I was going through these experiences for the first time, playing against the best players, playing in the Masters 1000, and I learned a lot," Alcaraz said.

Après Nadal et Djokovic, le trophée : le jeune prodige espagnol Carlos Alcaraz a couronné sa semaine madrilène de rêve par un deuxième sacre en Masters 1000 ...

Il est aussi le joueur qui compte le plus de matchs gagnés en 2022, avec 28 victoires. Jusqu'à conclure sur une double faute (cinq au total) après à peine plus d'une heure passée sur le court. Avant, enfin, qu'il dégomme coup sur coup Nadal (6-2, 1-6, 6-3) et Djokovic (6-7, 7-5, 7-6) dans la Caja Magica de Madrid. Le tout alors qu'il vient juste de fêter ses 19 ans. Zverev a tenu tant bien que mal jusqu'à 3-2 dans le premier set. «Tu es le meilleur joueur du monde en ce moment. C'est que l'issue du match n'a jamais vraiment laissé de doute, tant Alcaraz a mis sa patte très tôt sur la partie.

Madrid — Carlos Alcaraz became the second youngest player to win two Masters 1000 titles, winning a straight victory over Alexander Zverev at the Madrid ...

Alcaraz became the youngest winner in Madrid and is the second youngest to win two Masters 1000 trophies after Nadaru won Monte Carlo and Rome in 2005. He also has the most wins of the season at 28, one more than Stefanos Tsitsipas. To. “

MADRID (AP) — When Carlos Alcaraz played in his first Madrid Open as an 18-year-old, his goal was to gain experience and learn from the top players.

“Watching Rafa lift this trophy gave me a lot of power to work hard for this moment,” Alcaraz said. “Right now you are the best player in the world,” Zverev said before the trophy ceremony and joked about his opponent's age. Alcaraz had won his first Masters 1000 tournament in Miami earlier this year. “To beat two of the best players in history and then Zverev, the world No. 3. Alcaraz had already become the youngest to enter the top 10 since Nadal did it in 2005. I go onto the court knowing that I can win, with the confidence that I can win at any moment.”

Carlos Alcaraz capped another impressive week with a straight-set victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday to win the Madrid Open and become the ...

Alcaraz had won his first Masters 1000 tournament in Miami earlier this year. Alcaraz had already become the youngest to enter the top 10 since Nadal did it in 2005. He also has the most wins this season with 28, one more than Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Zverev s'en est pris à la programmation du tournoi espagnol, qu'il estime trop tardive.

Vous devez même être au-dessus », a ajouté l'Allemand de 25 ans. Vous n'êtes pas capable de pratiquer une activité physique au plus haut niveau », a-t-il regretté. « Le boulot de l'ATP a été une honte » - Alexander ZverevATP dimanche, 8 mai 2022.

Carlos Alcaraz (19 ans, 9e mondial) face à Alexander Zverev (25 ans, 3e mondial) : c'est l'affiche de la finale du tournoi ATP Masters 1000 de Madrid, ...

En conférence de presse, le Serbe s’est montré très élogieux à l’égard du jeune espagnol, bourreau de Rafael Nadal. Les deux matches s’étaient joués lors de la saison 2021, sur des surfaces autres que l’ocre : 6-3, 6-3 au tournoi ATP de Vienne (dur) et 6-3, 6-1 au tournoi ATP d’Acapulco (dur). Alcaraz défiera Novak Djokovic pour une place en finale, ce samedi. La sensation du tennis mondial Carlos Alacaraz va-t-il poursuivre sur sa lancée, ce dimanche 8 mai ? En finale du tournoi ATP Masters 1000 de Madrid, le jeune Espagnol de 19 ans est opposé à l’Allemand Alexander Zverev, tenant du titre et 3e mondial. Le résumé de sa demi-finale 👇 Sensation du tennis mondial depuis plusieurs mois, Carlos Alcaraz a pris une autre envergure ces dernières semaines. À noter que Zverev a remporté le toss. Carlos Alcaraz (19 ans, 9e mondial) face à Alexander Zverev (25 ans, 3e mondial) : c’est l’affiche de la finale du tournoi ATP Masters 1000 de Madrid, ce dimanche 8 mai. À partir de 18 h 30, les deux joueurs se disputeront le titre sur la terre battue madrilène. Après avoir sorti Rafael Nadal et Novak Djokovic, la sensation Alcaraz doit faire face au tenant du titre. Jeu blanc Alcaraz - 2-1. Jeu Alcaraz - 3-2. L’Allemand mène 2 à 0.

World number three Alexander Zverev blamed the ATP Tour's scheduling for his underwhelming performance in Sunday's Madrid Open final where Carlos Alcaraz ...

"The world is kind of a double standard right now that you have to prove yourself innocent. "Everybody says it was a bad match, I made double faults, I didn't play well and all of that. Everybody wanted to see some high-level tennis. "Everybody wanted to see a great fight. You are destroyed, you will not be able to do physical activity on a maximum level." "The scheduling needs to be done better...

Alors qu'il s'apprête à défendre don titre, ce dimanche à 18h30 face au phénomène Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev peut aborder ce match avec une certaine ...

Alexander Zverev criticized the ATP Tour for its scheduling of late-night matches and said he was at a disadvantage in Sunday's final against Carlos Alcaraz ...

"I think all of us have stayed up late, all of us maybe partied sometimes, but if you are staying up until 4 a.m., the next day you are dead," he said. "I feel sad for the final that we played, because this could have been a very good match. This could have been a great match." If you're doing it again, the next day until 5 a.m., you will have a difficult time to be even awake." Look at what is actually happening behind the scenes, as well. But look at what is happening the days before. "I was a little bit late all of the time. Everybody wanted to see a great fight. Today I had no chance." I had no coordination on my serve, I had no coordination on my groundstrokes. "It's quite upsetting because it takes away a great match. My first step was not so quick," Zverev said.

L'Allemand, numéro 3 mondial, a été écrasé en finale du Tournoi Masters 1000 de Madrid par le prodige espagnol Carlos Alcaraz (6-3, 6-1).

MADRID (AP) - Alexander Zverev criticized the ATP Tour for its scheduling of late-night matches and said he wa...

He said it’s a problem that has been happening on a weekly basis and he was getting “tired of it,” adding that the tour needs to do better to avoid being unfair with players. Zverev conceded that he probably would have lost to Alcaraz even if he was “fresh,” but said that at least it would have been a “better final” if he hadn’t had to go to bed after 4 a.m. local time in the previous nights.

Alexander Zverev n'a pas mâché ses mots à l'encontre de l'ATP et de la programmation de sa demi-finale au Masters 1000 de Madrid.

Je ne suis pas un robot. « Aujourd'hui, même frais, je n'aurais probablement pas battu Carlos, mais ça aurait été un meilleur match. Je suis en colère. Je n'avais aucune chance d'être moi-même aujourd'hui (dimanche), aucune chance de jouer à mon niveau.