Alexander Zverev has hailed Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz because the ‘finest participant on the planet’ after he picked up his fourth title this 12 months in Madrid.
Zverev hoped to defend his 2021 Madrid title, however was overwhelmed by the 19-year-old who received the ultimate 6-3, 6-1 in simply over 60 minutes.
It caps an unbelievable week for Alcaraz wherein he additionally beat childhood idol Rafael Nadal for the primary time and world primary Novak Djokovic in back-to-back matches.
The win has given the teenager a career-high rating of sixth on the planet after a profitable season that has seen him win Barcelona, Rio De Janeiro and the Miami Masters.
After the match world quantity three Zverev congratulated his opponent and mentioned he’s thrilling for tennis.
“I wish to congratulate Carlitos,” Zverev mentioned.
“Proper now you’re the finest participant on the planet.
“It’s nice for tennis that we’ve got such a brand new celebrity that’s going to win so many Grand Slams, that’s going to be world primary and I feel goes to win this match many extra instances.”
After the match, a humble Alcaraz performed down the accolade saying he nonetheless has to show himself.
“Djokovic is primary within the rating,” Alcaraz mentioned. “As a result of I’ve received Barcelona and I’ve overwhelmed Djokovic and Rafa in Madrid, I don’t take into account myself the perfect participant on the planet.
“I additionally assume that tomorrow I’m going to be sixth [in the world rankings] so I nonetheless have 5 gamers in entrance of me to be the perfect one.”
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