Rio Open: 18-Yr Carlos Alcaraz Becomes Youngest ATP 500 Titlist After Defeating Diego Schwartzman In Rio
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The 18-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday clinched the Rio Open title after defeating Diego Schwartzman.
The 18-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday clinched the Rio Open title after defeating Diego Schwartzman. The seventh-seeded Alcaraz defeated third-seeded Schwartzman 6-4, 6-2 to become the youngest ATP 500 champion since the category was created in 2009. It is the second tour-level title of the teen's career following his breakthrough in Umag last year. "I can't believe it, honestly. It has been a great week for me playing a great level," Alcaraz said in his on-court interview.
"First tournament on clay for a long time, so I'm really happy with the performance during the whole week. It's an amazing feeling right now," he added.
After Schwartzman missed a final forehand return one hour and 27 minutes into the final, Alcaraz fell to his knees in celebration.
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The Spaniard overwhelmed World No. 14 Schwartzman with his power and fearless play, winning 12 of the final 16 games on Quadra Guga Kuerten.
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