Carlos Alcaraz Eliminates Hurkacz, Then Makes History with an Incredible Feat

This season, Carlos Alcaraz made some adjustments to his tournament schedule. The Spaniard skipped the South American swing and opted for more hard-court matches. As a result, he made his debut at the ATP 500 event in Rotterdam. In the semifinals, he defeated Hubert Hurkacz, and in the final, he overcame Alex de Minaur. With this victory, the 21-year-old added another chapter to tennis history and set yet another record.

Carlos Alcaraz burst onto the tennis scene like a force of nature. Even as a teenager, he caused a sensation. At just 18, he won his first Grand Slam title in 2022, making it clear that he was an exceptional talent. Alcaraz impressed not only with his ability to generate incredible power but also with his finesse and extraordinary net play—qualities reminiscent of a bygone era in tennis.

This unique combination, along with his ever-present smile, quickly earned him a massive fan following. As the months passed, it became evident that Alcaraz had the potential to succeed the Big Three. After losing the Wimbledon final to him, Novak Djokovic even remarked that Alcaraz possessed traits from each of the legendary trio. The praise Alcaraz has received since winning the US Open is something few players have experienced in recent years.