Carlos Alcaraz makes first Masters 1000 final with victory over Hubert Hurkacz
Carlos Alcaraz has defeated the defending champion at the Miami Open, Hubert Hurkacz, to secure his first ATP Masters final.
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Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz to face Casper Ruud in Miami Open final
Carlos Alcaraz continued his sensational play on Friday to beat defending champion Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(5), 7-6(2) and set up a Miami Open final against Casper Ruud, who ended the dream run of Francisco Cerundolo with a 6-4, 6-1 win earlier. For the second night Alcaraz electrified the fans at Hard Rock Stadium with his feisty and fearless play and the 18-year-old will now look to become the tournament's youngest ever champion on Sunday against world number eight Ruud. "I will try to play like it's the first round to mask the nerves," said Alcaraz, who beat Ruud in straight sets in their only previous meeting in Marbella, Spain, last year. "I think I'm going to enjoy it and it will be a great final." In the first set, Alcaraz erased a break point while trailing 3-4 with one of his trademark drop shots and later blasted an exquisite backhand passing shot to send the first set to a tiebreak.
Teenage sensation Alcaraz to face Ruud in Miami Open final
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz continued his sensational play on Friday to beat defending champion Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(5) 7-6(2) and set up a Miami Open final against Casper Ruud, who ended the dream run of Francisco Cerundolo with a 6-4 6-1 win earlier.
Ruud, Alcaraz down Cerundolo, Hurkacz to advance to men's final at Miami Open
No. 6 seed Casper Ruud earned the first spot in the Miami Open title match by defeating Francisco Cerundolo 6-4, 6-1 in Friday's semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz second only to Rafael Nadal in 2022 standings as he bids for Miami final
Carlos Alcaraz has proven himself to be one of the most exciting young stars in tennis, with the numbers to back it up. He officially became the youngest male player ever to make back-to-back semi-finals in Indian Wells and Miami - and now has a winning percentage second only to Rafael Nadal for the season as a result. The 18-year-old will take on Hubert Hurkacz in the Miami semis on Friday night.
Alcaraz - Hurkacz en directo: semifinales Masters 1.000 Miami, hoy en vivo
Anoche, Alcaraz tuvo que saber sufrir para vencer a un impecable Kecmanovic. Así consiguió el murciano su plaza en estas semifinales.
Ruud reaches first Masters 1000 final with victory in Miami
World No 8 Casper Ruud is into his maiden ATP Masters 1000 final following a straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo at the Miami Open.
Casper Ruud overcomes 'brutal' weather to beat Francisco Cerundolo in Miami Open semi-finals
Casper Ruud overcame ‘brutal’ conditions to book his place in a first ATP Masters 1000 final with victory over Francisco Cerundolo at the Miami Open. The Norwegian is rising sharply up the ranks, and after three defeats at the semi-final stage of Masters 1000 events — he eased to a 6-4 6-1 win over Cerundolo. Ad/> Ruud made his name on clay courts, but at the fourth time of asking he advance to a Masters 1000 final on the hard courts in Florida — and became the first Norwegian to do so.