'Intergalactic': Tennis world in awe of teen phenom's insane act
Tennis teen phenom Carlos Alcaraz has produced one of the best matches of his career to defeat World No.3 Stefanos Tsitsipas.
The 18-year-old Spaniard has been in sensational form in 2022 having made at least the fourth round of the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Miami Open.
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But, he was up against a motivated World No.3 in Miami as he quickly fell behind Tsitsipas 2-5 in an enthralling opening set.
However, after a number of breathtaking shots, Alcaraz rattled off five games in a row to win the opening set.
One such rally in the first set included Alcaraz lobbing Tsitsipas with a between the legs shot, before finishing off the rally with a volley.
The second set was just as electric with Alcaraz earning the early break before running out to defeat Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3.
This marks the second time in seven months the 18-year-old has defeated the World No.3.
WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED. @alcarazcarlos03 @steftsitsipas #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/EgGY2gi2y8
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 30, 2022
Tennis world in awe of Carlos Alcaraz
Tennis reporter Jose Morgado labelled Alcaraz's match as the best performance of his young career.
Alcaraz becomes the fourth youngest player ever to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals.
The Spaniard will also enter the World Top 15 after this victory and has the potential to climb to World No.11 with the title.
Are you not entertained?!?!?! Take a bow Carlos Alcaraz! #MiamiOpen
— Lexis Bill (@lexisbill) March 30, 2022
18yo Carlos Alcaraz already played a lot of good matches in his career, but this one was probably the best.
Beats Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3 to reach the QFs in Miami. Back to back ATP M1000 QFs for him.
What an incredible performance. pic.twitter.com/jK31ktkgib— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 30, 2022
I mean.
I cannot believe. lol— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 30, 2022
Wow. What a performance from Carlos Alcaraz, who defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas once again. pic.twitter.com/BVbvmMuW8L
— TennisNow (@Tennis_Now) March 30, 2022
In the span of seven months, Carlos Alcaraz has not one but TWO victories over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Just incredible tennis from the Spaniard.#MiamiOpen— Lukas Weese (@Weesesports) March 30, 2022
18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz produces some intergalactic shotmaking to pry the opening set from Stefanos Tsitsipas, back from 2-5 down to sweep the last 5 games
Tsitsipas must be getting flashbacks to NYC#getty pic.twitter.com/DcOPEm2a1W— Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 (@christophclarey) March 30, 2022
As it stands now, Carlos Alcaraz is the most electrifying player in tennis.
Big ticket, must watch athlete already.
Unbelievable. #MiamiOpen— Ben Lewis (@BenLewisSN590) March 30, 2022
Carlos Alcaraz electrifies, enthralls...does it all.
He beats Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6, 6-3 to storm into the quarterfinals.
Incredible to think at age 18, he could realistically win Miami.
One of the rare trophies his great idol Rafael Nadal never got his hands on.#MiamiOpen— Ben Lewis (@BenLewisSN590) March 30, 2022
Following the match, Alcaraz said he dug deep to come back in the first set after some unbelievable tennis from his opponent.
"He was playing unbelievable... I fought until the last ball to come back in the first set," Alcaraz said.
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