Teenager Alcaraz crushes Zverev in Madrid Open final
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz raced to the Madrid Open title on Sunday, brushing aside German Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in 62 minutes.
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Novak Djokovic fired Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal warning over Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic has been warned that Carlos Alcaraz can use the same tools as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to continue improving and eventually dethrone the world No 1. Greg Rusedski likened the Spaniard to Federer and Nadal during his Madrid Open final against Alexander Zverev.
Impressive Alcaraz tops Zverev to claim Madrid Open, 4th title of 2022
Carlos Alcaraz capped another impressive week with a straight-set victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday to win the Madrid Open and become the second-youngest player to win two Masters 1000 titles.
Carlos Alcaraz crushes Alexander Zverev to lift Madrid Open title
Carlos Alcaraz completed another fairy-tale week in his fledgling career as he overwhelmed reigning champion Alexander Zverev to win the Madrid Open. The 19-year-old backed up victories over Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic en route to the final with an emphatic 6-3 6-1 success in just one hour and two minutes that cements his status as one of the favourites for this year’s French Open.
Carlos Alcaraz net worth: Madrid Open finalist's earnings as star tipped to pass Federer
Carlos Alcaraz could take home £890,000 (€1,041,570) if he defeats reigning champion Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open final, taking his overcall career earnings just below the £5 million mark for the first time. The 19-year-old has already been tipped to exceed Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to become the GOAT of tennis and could end up out-earning them too with millions already in his pocket at the age of 19.
Alexander Zverev plays down Carlos Alcaraz chances and makes bold Rafael Nadal comparison
Alexander Zverev has played down his chances of defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Madrid Open final as the defending champion claimed the 19-year-old would take over ownership of the court in Madrid after Rafael Nadal's dominance at the tournament. Nadal has won the event five times while Alcaraz will be bidding for his first title at the clay-court Masters 1000.
Rome Open draw: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could meet in semi-finals at final Masters 1000 clay event of 2022
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could meet in the semi-finals of the upcoming Rome Open as the world's top players mount their final preparations for the next Grand Slam of the year at Roland-Garros. The action at the Foro Italico — the last Masters 1000 clay-court event of the year — represents a chance to gain some precious momentum before heading to Paris, with the main draw on the French dirt starting on May 22.