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Carlos Alcaraz capped off a shocking return from damage as he defeated Cameron Norris 6-3 7-5 to win the Argentina Open on Sunday.
Previous to final week, final yr’s US Open champion had been out of motion for greater than three months as he recovered from hamstring and belly accidents.
However the 19-year-old, ranked second on the planet behind Novak Djokovic, made a seamless return to aggressive tennis in Buenos Aires, dropping just one set through the course of the match.
Towards Nice Britain’s Norrie, Alcaraz took management of the competition by successful seven straight video games between the tip of the primary set and begin of the second.
He didn’t serve out for the match at 5-3 within the second set however wrapped up the victory three video games later with a superb forehand drop shot.
“It’s been a fantastic week for me, a dream week after a very long time with no competitors. Coming to Buenos Aires and displaying the extent I confirmed is wonderful and actually particular. It has been an emotional week, too,” Alcaraz mentioned, in response to Reuters.
It was the Spaniard’s seventh ATP Tour title and his first since successful the US Open in September – a victory that made him the youngest man ever to prime the world rankings.
On Sunday, he grew to become the youngest participant to win the Argentina Open.
“I felt very comfy taking part in the ultimate,” Alcaraz added.
“I knew it was going to be actually tough. I began actually targeted on what I needed to do originally – my sport, my stage. That is the extent that I’ve to play in finals.”
On Tuesday, Alcaraz will start his title protection on the Rio Open – the primary of 5 ATP Tour titles he gained in 2022 – as he bids to make up floor on Djokovic on the prime of the rankings.
