The Spanish tennis player has just surpassed Novak Djokovic after the match lasting up to 3 hours 35 minutes. Alcaraz won 2-1 after sets 6-7 (5), 7-5 and 7-6 (5). Thus, Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest tennis player in the world to the expansion of the Madrid tournament. He did this when 19 years old 2 days, breaking Nadal's record was 2005.
Earlier, Alcaraz also defeated compatriots Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals. At the semi -final, everything did not go smoothly with Alcaraz when he had pain in his ankles in his first set.
But the 19 -year -old player still played elegantly, as if not affected by pain. The strong and dangerous shots of Alcaraz pushed Djokovic deep behind Baseline.
But at the end, Djokovic showed his bravery and he won 7-6. However, this is all that Serbian player can do. The more you play, the more durable Alcaraz. He made Djokovic helpless in preserving victory in set 2 and finally guarding the racket in set 3.
In today's decisive battle, Alcaraz will face Alexander Zverev – the winner in the semi -final with Stefanos Tsitsipas.
It is unknown whether it is possible to crown Madrid, but Alcaraz has made history. In addition to being the youngest player in the tournament final, he also became the youngest player (19 years 2 days) to defeat both Nadal and Djokovic and was the first to do it in a tournament on the ground.
