Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest Wimbledon finalist since Nadal
The world’s first racket carlos alcaraz (Spain) reached the final of Wimbledon 2023.
In the turf major semi-finals, the young Spaniard defeated Daniil Medvedev in three sets with the scores of 6:3, 6:3, 6:3.
Carlitos will face former men’s tennis leader Novak Djokovic in the final.
Carlos Alcaraz became youngest Wimbledon finalist 72 days at age 20 since 2006. 17 years ago, the legendary Rafael Nadal played in a major championship game when he was 20 years and 36 days old.
Then Rafa lost to Roger Federer in four matches with scores of 0:6, 6:7 (5:7), 7:6 (7:2), 3:6.
.@CarlosAlcaraz He became the youngest man to reach the top with 20 years and 72 days. #wimbledon final since countryman @RafaelNadal (20 years, 36 days) was runner-up in 2006 (to 1. Federer).
— ATP Media Info (@ATPMediaInfo) 14 July 2023
Source: Sport UA
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