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US Open 2022: ‘He’s quicker than any player I’ve seen’ – Mats Wilander explains how Carlos Alcaraz is the ‘full package’

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Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Carlos Alcaraz is the “quickest player” he has ever seen, which is one reason why he has risen up the rankings so quickly.

Alcaraz will play in his first Grand Slam final at the US Open on Sunday after a hat-trick of five-set wins, including an epic semi-final victory over Frances Tiafoe.

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1 spot8 HOURS AGO “I think he’s quicker than any player I’ve ever seen, especially in the first couple of steps,” Wilander told Eurosport. “He’s so strong as well that he gets there and he’s balanced.

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