Carlos Alcaraz had a dream return to the court after suffering an injury that kept him on the sidelines for more than three months. The World No.2 defeated Cameron Norrie 6-3, 7-5 in the final on Sunday to clinch his maiden Argentina title.
“It’s been a great week for me, a dream week after a long time with no competition. Coming to Buenos Aires and showing the level I showed is amazing and really special. It has been an emotional week too,” Alcaraz said after the win. Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz Registers 1st Win At Argentina Open After Injury
He had a breakout season in 2022. He won the US Open and became the youngest player get to clinch the coveted cup since Pete Sampras in 1990. At the same time, he became the youngest player to reach the top spot in the ranking.
However, an abdominal problem at the Paris Masters in November made him pull out of the tournament. And later, a leg injury kept him out of the Australian Open this year as well. Also Read: “It’s Unbelievable,” Bjorn Borg On Rafael Nadal’s Training Routine
Carlos Alcaraz is first Spaniard to clinch Argentina Open since Rafael Nadal in 2015
No.1 Novak Djokovic dethroned the Spaniard to top the ranking after winning the season’s first Grand Slam major. He defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), and won the title.
Alcaraz made his debut appearance at the Buenos Aires after recovering from the injury. He lost only one set in the four matches. “I had a chance to win the match at 5-3 and he broke my serve easily,” Alcaraz said.
It was the 19-year-old’s seventh ATP title; five of them came on a clay court. Also, it was his first since last year’s Flushing Meadows. “But Knew I had to be calm and try to wait for my moment and it came at 6-5. It was a great match.” And about the head-to-head record, Alcaraz leads 4-1.
It’s worth noting that Alcaraz is the first Spaniard to capture the Argentina Open since Rafael Nadal in 2015.
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