Carlos Alcaraz making 'perfect' progression after Madrid Open win, says former French Open finalist Alex Corretja

Alex Corretja says Carlos Alcaraz is doing everything “perfectly” right now as he continued his rapid rise through the game with victory at the Madrid Open. The 19-year-old thrashed defending champion Alexander Zverev in the final to win his second Masters title of the season. Ad/> Alcaraz also beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the tournament and has won more matches this season (28) than any other player.

ATP Rome'A new car always looks better' — Nadal admits Alcaraz provides a welcome upgrade40 MINUTES AGO His victory in Madrid has lifted him to No. 6 in the world rankings and enhanced his claim as one of the favourites for the French Open, which starts on May 22. “Alcaraz is superior from the others at this moment,” two-time French Open finalist Corretja told Eurosport.

Is Alcaraz now favourite for French Open? Zverev blasts ATP scheduling as a 'disgrace' “He is moving much faster, his aggression, it's huge, he always goes with the right shot at the right moment, he mixed it up very well and he's also playing very aggressive, but he also defends well, so it's very difficult to beat him. “He will still improve of course, he can be more patient at the time, he will serve better, I think he will just gain a little bit of more knowledge of the game, which I think he knows very well. “But his mind, he sets up very calmly but at the same time very aggressive, you know, so it's a big combination and it depends a lot on him.