'Amazing to share this with you' - Carlos Alcaraz's tribute to coach following death of his father before Miami Open win

Carlos Alcaraz dedicated his first ATP Masters 1000 title to his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after he made a surprise appearance in his protege’s box during his victory over Casper Ruud. The former world No. 1 has been the prime architect of the 18-year-old's meteoric rise to the brink of the top 10, but was absent for the Spaniard’s run to the final following the sudden death of his father.

Ad/> However, Ferrero made an unexpected, late dash to fly to Florida and watch his charge win 7-5 6-4 and lift the biggest title of his career to date. ATP MiamiAlcaraz beats Ruud to make history with Miami title3 HOURS AGO There were emotional scenes as Alcaraz hugged Ferrero in the immediate aftermath of becoming the youngest winner of the Miami Open and he penned a heartfelt tribute to his coach’s father on a camera that read: 'Eduardo always with us.' Speaking on court as he received the trophy, Alcaraz said: “Thank you to all my team and my family. I’m glad to have my father here to share this kind of moment too.

“Juan Carlos came yesterday. /> He later added in an interview with Amazon Prime: “It’s so special (that he came to watch the final). He came here yesterday afternoon and I was surprised.

I didn’t know (he was coming). It’s a great moment to share with him, it’s my best title and the best moment of my career. /> “It is a privilege for me to win the Miami Open.

There are no words right now, but I have to keep working. It’s a big tournament so it makes me more confident for the next tournament. “I stayed strong mentally.

In the first set he (Ruud) started well but I knew I would have chances to break his serve. At that moment I lifted my level and played better and better. I took my chances in the first set and the second