WATCH: Here's how Madrid Open champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated historic win
19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday became the youngest champion in Madrid Open history after defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in the final.
FollowSpanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz created history on Sunday by becoming the youngest champion at Madrid Open after dispatching World No. 3 Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 to capture his second ATP Masters 1000 title of the season.
The 19-year-old, who defeated 'hero' Rafael Nadal and World No.1 Novak Djokovic, earlier this week en route to the finals at La Caja Magica, displayed a variety of shots and athleticism as he overpowered the German to clinch a seventh straight Top 10 win and tour-leading fourth title of the year.
With his 61-minute victory, the Spaniard is the second-youngest player to win two ATP Masters 1000 titles, after triumphing in Miami in March. Nadal captured crowns in Monte Carlo and Rome in 2005 when he was 18.
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Alcaraz celebrated this historic feat with family, friends and members of support staff at Madrid's Zielou restaurant. A cake with sparkles was placed in front of the young tennis sensation, who is seen smiling and enjoying with those around him. Towards the end, the Madrid Open champion also swayed his hands from left to right with joy.
"It is an honour that Carlos Alcaraz choose us on the day of his triumph at the Madrid Open," the Spanish restaurant wrote as they posted the video on their Instagram story. The video has been shared by the 19-year-old on his Instagram account as well.
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Just 12 months ago, Alcaraz was ranked at No. 120 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings when he made his Madrid debut. However, after soaring to five tour-level titles since, he will climb to a career-high No. 6 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings on Monday.
With the Madrid Open crown, Alcaraz is now being pegged as a favourite to clinch the French Open later this month. Given that Nadal will hope to clinch his record 14th title at Roland Garros and Djokovic will be eager to defend his championship, it will not be an easy battle for the 19-year-old. However, fans are already raving at the prospect of the start of the Alcaraz era.
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