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1. Voo de Mar says:

   September 28, 2022 at 6:21 pm

   Points won by each set: | 29-22, 31-22 |
   Points won directly behind the serve:
   20 % Alcaraz – 10 of 49
   14 % Gasquet – 8 of 55

   A meeting of two tennis prodigies, one descending (35-year-old Gasquet) and one ascending (18-year-old Alcaraz). The 17 years younger Spaniard [73], who had heavily taped his right arm, looked like he didn’t feel any pressure in his first ATP final facing an accomplished opponent. He lost his focus only at *4:1 in the 2nd set when two missed overheads (after the bounce) allowed Gasquet [59] to have his only break points. ”It’s amazing. I have a lot of emotions. I’m really, really happy with this victory, this win, my first ATP [title],” Alcaraz said. “I’m going to enjoy this moment a lot. I think that I grew up a lot in this tournament and I keep a lot of experience from this tournament. It’s going to be useful for the future.” The beginning of Alcaraz’s incredible journey. At the time it made sense to allow that within a year he’d be a Top 20 contender, meanwhile 14 months later he’s the best player in the world!

   Alcaraz’s route to his maiden title (12th main-level event):
   1 Lucas Pouille 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
   2 Andrej Martin 6-3, 6-1
   Q Filip Krajinovic 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-1
   S Albert Ramos 6-2, 7-6(3)
   W Richard Gasquet 6-2, 6-2

   Serve & volley: Alcaraz 3/3, Gasquet 5/8
   

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