'The sky is the limit' - Tim Henman suggests Carlos Alcaraz's Miami Open win is a huge moment in the sport of tennis

Tim Henman has hailed Carlos Alcaraz’s Miami Open triumph as a ‘huge moment in our sport’ and believes the ‘sky is the limit’ in terms of how many big titles the Spaniard will win in the future. The 18-year-old became the youngest male player to lift the Butch Buchholz Trophy in the event's 37-year history following a 7-5 6-4 success over world No. 8 Casper Ruud.

Ad/> It follows hot on the heels of him becoming the youngest ATP 500 champion in series history at the Rio Open in February, and his semi-final appearance at Indian Wells. ATP Miami'It's amazing to share this with you' — Alcaraz pays emotional tribute to coach2 HOURS AGO There is a growing feeling in the tennis world that a new force has finally emerged and former British No. 1, Henman did not hold back in his effusive praise of a player who will stand at No.

11 in the world rankings from Monday. MATCH REPORT: Alcaraz beats Ruud to make history with Miami title Alcaraz pays tribute to coach after surprise appearance at final following father's death Swiatek shock at mental toughness after sunshine double “It was an incredible performance,” said Henman on Amazon Prime. “These are images (of Alcaraz celebrating a Masters 1000 title) that we are going to see many more times in the future.

All aspects of his game have been absolutely incredible. You look at how quickly he’s developed. He’s still only 18, so to see him perform at this level, how aware he is and the attitude on the court – he’s just dealing with everything thrown at him and he was in a different league out there today.