Carlos Alcaraz makes first Masters 1000 final with victory over Hubert Hurkacz
The 18-year-old Spaniard won 7-6 (5) 7-6 (2) in just over two hours and said playing the final was ‘something that you dream of when you are a child’.
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Your support makes all the difference.Carlos Alcaraz has defeated the defending champion at the Miami Open, Hubert Hurkacz, to secure his first ATP Masters final.
The 18-year-old Spaniard won 7-6 (5) 7-6 (2) in just over two hours and said playing the final was “something that you dream of when you are a child”.
“I have a lot of emotions right now,” Alcaraz told atptour.com after the match.
“I’m going to approach the final like a first round, trying to mask the nerves. I’m going to enjoy it, it’s going to be a great final.”
Hurkacz ended with 23 winners to Alcaraz’s 22 but committed 37 unforced errors.
He will face Norway’s Casper Ruud, who also booked his place in his first Masters 1000 final on Friday with a comfortable win over Francisco Cerundolo.
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