"Of all the amazing things Carlos Alcaraz has done in 2022, this probably tops the lot" - Tennis fans in awe as the Spaniard destroys Alexander Zverev to win Madrid Open
Carlos Alcaraz made history in yet another tournament in 2022, this time at the Madrid Masters. After defeating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the trot to accomplish a multitude of records, the Spaniard vanquished defending champion Alexander Zverev in the final to win his fifth career title.
Zverev came in with a 2-0 lead against the teenager but stood no chance in front of the Madrid faithful. The match lasted barely more than an hour, as the German capitulated to a 6-3, 6-1 loss without offering any resistance whatsoever.
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@alcarazcarlos03 defeats Zverev 6-3 6-1 to become the youngest EVER Madrid champion! https://t.co/qhEggjhzDg
With the triumph, the World No. 9 became the youngest ever player to lift the trophy in Madrid in its 20-year history as well as the youngest player to beat three top-5 players in the same tournament since 1990.
titles in 2022 for Carlos Alcaraz 
The smile of a champion 😁
Make that 4️⃣ titles in 2022 for Carlos Alcaraz 🏆
@alcarazcarlos03 | @MutuaMadridOpen | #MMOPEN https://t.co/oDIqSLUvjW
Alcaraz's prowess has already gained him a large following on social media, and this win drove them all into an even more jubilant celebration. In addition to hailing him as the best player on the planet at the moment, Twitter users had no qualms about declaring that the Spaniard should now be the favorite for the upcoming Roland Garros without a doubt.
"Who could have imagined that the window of opportunity for Tsitsipas/Zverev/Berrettini at majors would shrink this considerably before we even got to Roland Garros 2022?" one user tweeted.
Who could have imagined that the window of opportunity for Tsitsipas/Zverev/Berrettini at majors would shrink this considerably before we even got to Roland Garros 2022? #Alcaraz
If you wanted to call Alcaraz the best player in the world at the moment, I wouldn’t argue with you. BO5 is still a question, but he is the standard right now.
Watching Alcaraz, I feel for Domi so much...the guy got grinded in the middle of periods of men's tennis.
"Zverev is a two-time Madrid champion and had never lost on the main court there. Alcaraz just beat him 6-3, 6-1 in 62 minutes. It was never close. Of all the amazing things Carlos Alcaraz has already done in 2022, this run to the title in Madrid probably tops the lot," another account posted.
Zverev is a two-time Madrid champion and had never lost on the main court there.
Alcaraz just beat him 6-3, 6-1 in 62 minutes. It was never close.
Of all the amazing things Alcaraz has already done in 2022, this run to the title in Madrid probably tops the lot.
After requiring more than 3 hours to defeat No. 1 Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz takes just over an hour to beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in the final of the Madrid Open
Titles in Miami, Barcelona & Madrid
A superstar is born
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Besides Nadal and Djokovic, is Alcaraz not better than everyone else on tour? Medvedev on hard court is still a challenge that remains, I guess. The NextGen is getting eaten in a single gulp.
"Alcaraz beating Zverev in just over an hour and the match ending with a double fault is just... *chef's kiss*" one fan wrote.
Alcaraz beating Zverev in just over an hour and the match ending with a double fault is just... *chef's kiss*
They shouldn’t even pay zverev for the way he played today. They need to donate his money to a charity or something.
Alcaraz made Zverev, the world number three, look like an ITF player tonight. Unreal.
"Not seeing *anything* that suggests best-of-five will effect Carlos Alcaraz's chances negativity. He doesn't wear down physically or lose focus. He has won the two longest B03 matches of the ATP season and gone 4-0 in doubleheader situations," one user tweeted.
Not seeing *anything* that suggests best-of-five will effect Alcaraz's chances negativity.
He doesn't wear down physically or lose focus.
He has won the two longest B03 matches of the ATP season and gone 4-0 in doubleheader situations.
Spain has a new King and his name is Carlos @alcarazcarlos03 at the @MutuaMadridOpen he managed to beat Nadal, Djokovic and Zverev to win the tournament. An amazing feat. Felicidades campeón!
The Carlos Alcaraz ascent has been many things, but most of all FUN to watch, hasn't it?
Carlos Alcaraz plays next at the Rome Masters where he will take on Cristian Garin
With the victory over Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz recorded his 28th win of the season to become the player with the most wins this year. With his fourth title in the bag, the teenager also became the player with the most titles to his name in 2022.
Up and running in Roma 🙌
@Garin_Cris eases past Italy's Francesco Passaro 6-3 6-2 to set Round 2 clash with Carlos Alcaraz.
#IBI22 https://t.co/f0F5VB9BYF
The Spaniard will begin his reign next week as the new World No. 6 and will travel to Italy for the Rome Masters. Seeded seventh in the tournament, Alcaraz received a bye in the first round and will take on Cristian Garin in the second round.
The Chilean disposed of wildcard Francesco Passaro in straight sets in his opener to set up a meeting with the World No. 9. The two have not met on the ATP tour before and will take on each other for the first time on Tuesday (May 10).