19-year-old Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has been on an absolute rampage of late, having defeated Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev in succession.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. Courtesy: Reuters
HIGHLIGHTSOn Sunday, Alcaraz beat Zverev to win the Madrid OpenAlcaraz received the match in straight unitsAlcaraz is but to win a Grand Slam
Spain’s tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has set his objectives clear, saying that he desires to take his recreation a notch up and win a Grand Slam. On Sunday, May 8, the 19-year-old defeated Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 within the males’s singles closing to win the Madrid Open.
Prior to that, the Young Turk made the world sit up and take discover after beating World No.1 Novak Djokovic and ‘King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal. Having crushed the duo, Zverev is excessive on confidence and stated that he has performed his greatest tennis during the last seven days or so.
BEST EVER WEEK
“Probably. I would say this is my best week ever. I beat two of the best players in history (Rafa Nadal in quarter-finals, Novak Djokovic in semi-finals). Beating Zverev in the final, a great player as well, number three in the world. I would say this is my best week,” Alcaraz was quoted as saying.
“Yes, I think so. I think I’m ready to win a Grand Slam, I think I’m ready to go for it. A goal for me this year, try to get my first Grand Slam but I’m going to work for it and let’s see what happens in Roland Garros,” he added.
Currently ranked No.6, Alcaraz churned out his greatest Grand Slam efficiency final 12 months after he reached the quarterfinal of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. After popping out trumps within the Madrid Open, Alcaraz is about to ply his commerce within the Italian Open and can play his first recreation on Tuesday, May 10 towards Chile’s Cristian Garín.
