'You kidding me': Tennis teen phenom stuns in 'match of the year'
Teen superstar Carlos Alcaraz has once again showed why he is the most exciting prospect in tennis after coming from behind to defeat Miomir Kecmanović in one of the matches of the year.
Alcaraz 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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And the 18-year-old Spaniard has now gone one step further to reach the semi-final of the Miami Open after coming from behind to defeat Kecmanović 6-7, 6-3, 7-6.
Alcaraz and Kecmanović put on one of the matches of 2022 with the pair slogging it out at the baseline with some tremendous hitting.
The young Spaniard - who idolises Rafa Nadal - managed to pull off one of the shots of the tournament in the second set after chasing down an overhead smash from Kecmanović.
He then managed to show grit to stay in the rally and lob Kecmanović in a sensational rally.
Alcaraz also found himself down 5-3 in the deciding tiebreak.
A joke pic.twitter.com/yA4G1tyL2n
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) April 1, 2022
However, the Spaniard pulled off four incredible points, including a sensational match point passing shot, to win the match.
Alcaraz hit more than 50 winners in the marathon and showed a similar fight to that of countryman Nadal.
Fans were quick to praise Alcaraz for his blockbuster style of tennis, which is bringing in a new section of fans.
YOU KIDDING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) April 1, 2022
HARD ROCK CARLOS 🎸@alcarazcarlos03 soloes to a breathtaking 6-7(5) 6-3 7-6(5) victory over Kecmanovic to reach back-to-back semi-finals in Indian Wells & Miami!#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/cghaH1nKqn
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 1, 2022
Carlos Alcaraz might be one of the most entertaining athletes to watch in sports rn…67 63 76 #MiamiOpen
An Alien talent with Elite athleticism & fearless shot-making. He can serve 130 mph & there’s not a spot on the court he can track a ball down. He is the Future 🇪🇸🔥#Alcaraz pic.twitter.com/QK54DXFMdp— Double Fault 🎾 (@DoubleFault10) April 1, 2022
That clutch tie breaker from #Alcaraz and to top it off with a winner down the line. 2 matches away now.
Up next giant killer Hubi.— Vivek ponnappa (@vivekponnappa) April 1, 2022
Alcaraz just invented a new game #MiamiOpen #Alcaraz
— Blue Serge 👕 (@BluKip) April 1, 2022
GTFOH! That was the match of the year!!!! Vamos #Alcaraz 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 and #Kecmanovic with his forehand down the line was amazing to watch!
— GG 😷 (@gaceri) April 1, 2022
What a class act the way he handled that win. Both players actually 🙏🏻 #Alcaraz #Kecmanovic #MiamiOpen
— Amy Lundy Dahl (@AmyLundyDahl) April 1, 2022
What a match! Best match of the year by far!#Alcaraz
— Colin 🎾 (@ckcohen1972) April 1, 2022
Can a 3-set match be the match of the year?#Alcaraz #Kecmanovic
— Cajun Vegas (@CajunVegas) April 1, 2022
Carlos Alvaraz the future of men's tennis
Alcaraz could jump to third in the year-end race to Turin if he wins the final.
The 18-year-old has already made the semi-final of both Indian Wells and the Miami Open.
Next up for him is defending champion Hubert Hurkacz.
Hurkacz just defeated World No.2 Daniil Medvedev to stop the Russian taking over Novak Djokovic as the World No.1.
Alcaraz, 16-2 in 2022 (losses to Berrettini and Nadal), would jump to 3rd in the ATP Race to Turin with a win tomorrow.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) April 1, 2022
Alcaraz the youngest men to make the sunshine double semifinals. https://t.co/AOmK1aS5cn
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) April 1, 2022
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