Carlos Alcaraz is on cloud nine after an unbelievable start to the 2022 season. Fresh from lifting the Barcelona Open title on his home soil, the 19-year-old defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in the final of the Madrid Open to lift his fourth title this season. Moreover, it was a dominating performance by the Spaniard, to clinch his maiden victory over Zverev.

Further, Alcaraz left the tennis fraternity in awe with his audacious displays over the week. In the earlier rounds, he had prevailed over Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals and Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Social media was abuzz with praises for the rising star. Subsequently, the Spanish media hailed Alcaraz’s incredible achievement.

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Spanish media all-praise for Carlos Alcaraz

The new World Number 6 made the headlines in all the major Spanish newspapers with his incredible achievement. Spanish national daily sport newspaper, Marca, pictured Alcaraz on the front page, with the headline reading, “Charlie, you are great.” (Translated using Google Translate)

Further, AS published Alcaraz’s picture with Zverev pouring champagne on him during the victory ceremony. The headline read, “Blessed.” Mundo Deportivo, a leading Spanish daily, showed Alcaraz celebrating with the headline reading, “Fantastic.” Additionally, the Spanish daily sports newspaper, SPORT, wrote, “Star signing.”

Alcaraz’s dominating win over Alexander Zverev

The 19-year-old defeated his German opponent in a match lasting just over an hour. Further, Alcaraz was dominating right from the word go to win the fourth title this year. The first set began with both the players holding their serves initially. However, Alcaraz raced ahead, breaking Zverev’s serve in the sixth game of the opening set. Subsequently, he managed to hold on to his service games to take the first set 6-3.

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The second set was a one-sided affair. At 1-1, Alcaraz won the next five games to win the Madrid Open title. After the win, Alcaraz revealed that he’ll miss the Italian Open this week owing to a minor injury. However, he hopes to get back fit in time for the French Open.