carlos alcaraz won the title this Sunday indian wells crushing the russians Daniel MedvedevHe won 19 consecutive matches and also reclaimed the world title held by Serbian Novak Djokovic.

In yet another spectacular milestone for his already outstanding career, the young Spaniard made his first Masters 1000 final of the season by giving an impressive recital and in the 2nd edition. 6-3, 6-2 in an hour and 11 minutes to Medvedev, the most fit tennis player on the track. and winning three consecutive tournaments (Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai).

Just 19 years old, Alcaraz already has three Masters 1000s on display (Miami, Madrid and Indian Wells) and US Open.

Murcian joins Rafa Nadal as the only player in history to win three Masters 1000s before his 20th birthday (the Spaniard got 6)

His crushing victory in the California desert, here did not give a single set Although he has been recovering from a hamstring injury since the Rio de Janeiro final, this has also brought him back to the top of the ATP standings.

At a thirsty man’s tennis New figures comforting historic trio Nadal-Federer-DjokovicAlcaraz’s eruption has been a phenomenon with five in 2022 and two in the first quarter of 2023 (Buenos Aires and Indian Wells).

He also became the youngest player to reach world number one in 2022.

at Indian Wells, Alcaraz once again delivered a master class with dignity, serenity, and nerves of steel. He did not give up on Medvedev’s streak, which was measured by losing only once in the second round of Wimbledon in 2021 and made it to the final.

But less than two years later, This Alcaraz is no longer a promise, it’s a tennis star with all his letters and his next appointment is in Miami, where he will defend the title he won last year.

Djokovic, who is not in Indian Wells, will not play in the Florida tournament. because you can’t enter the US because you haven’t been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Alcaraz exhibition

On a cloudy Sunday, with pleasant temperatures and intermittent strong winds, Alcaraz faced the final known as the ‘fifth Grand Slam’. Backed by a voracious appetite and an almost full Central Courtwith some Spanish flags and standing ovation as soon as he came out of the locker room tunnel.

With a dry “let’s go”, Alcaraz celebrated his first game from kick-off and took his first “out” in a visible and invisible area with a great diagonal backhand (2-0).

In the face of Alcaraz’s impressive concentration and security, Medvedev started very cold and far from solid, which in Murcian’s words made it “almost a wall” in the previous one.

Alcaraz is aware of the fact that he needs to play patiently and without showing weakness against the 1.98-meter giant Russian. moved to Medvedev from the beginning with great ease.

In addition, the man from El Palmar has released his catalog of enthusiastic hits. excellent shots that are as straight and strong a serve as bullets; and boasted an endless capacity for resistance to reach some seemingly impossible points.

Increasingly in love with the Spaniard, the Indian Wells crowd took a few murmurs and gasps of admiration when Alcaraz held some rallies accessible only to the chosen ones.

While there was no news that Medvedev was eliminated in the first set, Alcaraz (only 2 people from his opponent), who won 10 wins, went to the nets with great authority after the 35th minute and sealed the first set.

Medvedev had been far from the stamina he had shown in recent weeks, paralyzed, incapable of reacting, and It collapsed before the Alcaraz hurricane.

Thus, the Moscow-born man lost his first two rounds by serving in the second round. an Alcaraz that doesn’t stop punishing him and with repeated cannonballs to the line or delicious shot shots (4-0).

Without having to resolve a single ‘call’ option With 19 victories against just 4 of their opponents throughout the final, Alcaraz put in another straight and overwhelmingly decisive win for a record that continues to grow and grow.

Alcaraz: “I am very young and I know I have a lot to learn”

Murcian showed himself Very happy and proud for the championship known as the “Fifth Grand Slam” and his team for their “incredible work” for always supporting him.

“Thank you so much for everything. I am very young and I know I have a lot to learn. and it wasn’t easy (…) but thank you for all your hard work”, the Spaniard said on the track as soon as he won the tournament in the California desert.

“I started the year very well, but I had some problems with injuries. I want to thank you for always being there for me, for being patient and for all your hard work.”Adding his words about the team led by tennis player Juan Carlos Ferrero, Demirel said, “I want to congratulate you for your work in the last two months. It is an incredible success to win three tournaments in a row and reach the finals here.” ‘ said the 19-year-old.

alcaraz, what lost to Rafa Nadal in the semi-finals of Indian Wells last year. and that he hasn’t lost a set on his way to victory this year, he also stated that he loves playing in this Masters 1000.

“This tournament is very special, from the first person to the last person working here. I really feel great playing here (…). This tournament is something special and I can’t wait to play here again next year.”