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Alcaraz becomes youngest ATP finalist in 13 years
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player in 13 years to reach an ATP final when he defeated compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the semifinals of the Umag claycourt tournament on Saturday.
The 18-year-old Alcaraz defeated the top seed 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) and will face French veteran Richard Gasquet, 17 years his senior, for the title on Sunday.
World number 73 Alcaraz is the youngest man to reach a tour final since 2008 when Kei Nishikori made the Delray Beach championship match when he was also 18.
The youngest ATP Tour finalist (18) since 2008 ??
— Next Gen ATP Finals (@nextgenfinals) July 24, 2021
What a week in Umag for ???? @alcarazcarlos03!
??: @TennisTV | @CroatiaOpenUmag pic.twitter.com/ABQOS8rqHu
Gasquet, 35, reached his first final in three years when he defeated German qualifier Daniel Altmaier 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 6-3 after three hours and 11 minutes on court.
Fourth seed Gasquet, whose last final appearance was at Bastad in 2018, will be seeking a 16th career title on Sunday.
Back in another final at age 35 ??
— ATP Tour (@atptour) July 24, 2021
???? @richardgasquet1 outlasts Altmaier 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-3 after more than three hours ??
??: @tennistv | #ATPUmagpic.twitter.com/HipMjK1b4c
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