Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz showcased his exceptional talent at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, defeating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (5), 6-1 in the men’s singles final to successfully defend his title. The victory not only marks his first title since winning Wimbledon in 2023 but also makes him the first man since Serbia’s Novak Djokovic to defend the BNP Paribas Open trophy.
Alcaraz’s journey to the title was marked by perseverance. After spraining his ankle at the Rio Open in late February, his preparation was limited. “I only worked 30 minutes in my first practice in Indian Wells,” he revealed. Yet, his performance improved with each match. “After every match I was feeling better,” he said. “I was getting more confident after every match. Winning a Masters 1000 again, a really important tournament to win, gives you motivation to keep going.”
Medvedev acknowledged Alcaraz’s dominance on the court. “It’s definitely your court, you like it here,” he told Alcaraz at the award ceremony. “Hopefully you can one day let me play a little bit better here.”
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