At 18, Carlos Alcaraz adds a third ATP title to his list – for his third final – following his success at Umag last year, an ATP 250 on clay and in Rio this year, an ATP 500 on clay too.
The Spaniard, designated by specialists as the worthy successor to his compatriot Rafael Nadal, thus offers himself his first Masters 1000 and becomes the youngest player to win in Miami. An honor carried so far by the Serbian Novak Djokovic, current world number 1, winner in 2007 at 19 years and 10 months.
Coached by former pro Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcaraz, who turns 19 on May 5, is also the third youngest player to win a Masters 1000 following American Michael Chang, winner in Toronto in 1990 at 18 and 157 days and Rafael Nadal, victorious in Monte Carlo in 2005 at 18 years and 318 days.
Casper Ruud has 7 ATP titles to his credit, including a success in Buenos Aires this year. The Norwegian was playing his 10th final on the circuit on Sunday. He has yet to win a Masters 1000.
