The Spaniard won 6-3 and 6-2 in the final of the Masters 1000 and from this Monday he will return to the top of the ranking by taking advantage of the absence of Novak Djokovic, who did not enter the United States because he was not vaccinated against coronavirus.
Carlos Alcaraz covered this Sunday Indian Wells through defeat Daniel Medvedev with a categorical 6-3 and 6-2, which allowed the young Spaniard to be number one again in the world.
Alcaraz needed just one hour and 11 minutes to end the Russian’s 19-game winning streak and Taking advantage of the absence of Novak Djokovic, who missed the Masters 1000 due to not being vaccinated against Covid-19to return to being the best in the world from Monday.
At just 19 years old, Alcaraz already has three Masters 1000s in his showcase (Miami, Madrid and Indian Wells), to which he added a United States Open, the only Grand Slam of his career so far; The Murcian joins Rafael Nadal as the only players in history to win three Masters 1000s before his 20th birthday, although the Spaniard has done six.
Alcaraz took the title in the California desert without giving up a set and your next appointment is Miami, where he will defend his title won last year and where the Serbian Djokovic is also absentwho cannot enter the United States because they are not vaccinated.
The word of Alcaraz, number one again in the world
“Thank you so much for everything. I know I’m still very young and I have a lot to learn and it’s not easy, but thank you for all your work”, assured the Spanish tennis player after winning the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells.
“I started the year very well but I had some problems with injuries, so I want to thank you for all the time you were with me, for being patient and for all the hard work.” Alcaraz emphasized, referring to the team led by his coach, former tennis player Juan Carlos Ferrero.
After a terrible performance in the final, Alcaraz also congratulated Medvedev on a great run that ended this afternoon: “I want to congratulate you on your work over the past two months. Winning three tournaments in a row and reaching the final here is an incredible achievement.”
“This tournament is very special from the first person to the last person who works here. I feel really amazing playing here. This tournament is something special and I look forward to playing here again next year.”Alcaraz is closed.
Source: EFE.
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