Carlos Alcaraz thrilled with 'unbelievable final' against Alexander Zverev, will skip Italian Open ahead of French Open

Carlos Alcaraz says he is bursting with confidence after playing an “unbelievable final” to win the Madrid Open. The 18-year-old continued his stunning start to the season by beating defending champion Alexander Zverev in just 62 minutes. Ad/> Alcaraz has now won two Masters titles in 2022 and is up to No.

6 in the world rankings. ATP Madrid'Best player in the world' — Zverev hails Alcaraz after teen's Madrid Open final win6 HOURS AGO “I played an unbelievable final,” he told Eurosport. “I went for it, I have the confidence right now for the next tournament, now it’s time to enjoy this moment, being champion and after today it’s time to focus on the next tournament.

“I always watch this tournament with great players and great champions, and to be part of the Madrid history, to be with these players, is so special. I work hard for it.” Alcaraz beats Zverev to win Madrid Open Raducanu 'managing' back issue ahead of Rome After beating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to reach the final, Alcaraz produced a brilliant display to brush past Zverev, who blasted the ATP scheduling for depriving him of sleep. Alcaraz did not face a break point during the final as he secured his seventh straight top-10 win.

Asked in his press conference whether he is the best player in the world right now, Alcaraz said: “Djokovic is No. 1 in the ranking. You know, because I have won Barcelona, and I have beaten Djokovic and Rafa yesterday in Madrid, I don't consider myself the best player in the world.