Carlos Alcaraz He is the youngest champion Masters 1000 ATP de Miami, with 18 years and 333 days. It was a month younger Reef Nadal when he played his first final in this tournament, against Roger Federer in the 2005 edition. The Swiss came back from two sets down and won the trophy.
Little did Nadal imagine then that Miami would be elusive to him throughout his career. He also lost in the other four finals. He left empty as in his day Sergi Bruguera, Carlos Moya and David Ferrer.
Spanish men’s tennis had to wait for Alcaraz to break his spell in Miami. the pupil of John Charles Ferrero defeated the norwegian Casper Ruud by 7-5 and 6-4.
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He kept an eye on news from the United States of Rafa Nadal, who had withdrawn from the event before suffering a stress crack in his rib. An injury that began to reveal itself in the semifinal that won Alcaraz in Indian Wells.
“Many congratulations Carlitos for your HISTORICAL victory in #Miami. The first of many to come, for sure!” Applauds Rafa Nadal in his message to his compatriot through social networks.
He also made reference to Ruud, one of the tennis players at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor. She addressed him in English. “And congratulations Casper on this amazing tournament and result. Great action!! See you at the academy.”
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