"I have no words" - Alcaraz after Miami Open triumph

The 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz claimed the biggest ATP Tour title of his career on Sunday at the Miami Open by defeating Casper Ruud 7-5 6-4 in the final.

Alcaraz is the youngest Miami men's champion in the event's 37-year history, and the third-youngest ATP Masters 1000 champion overall, spanning 283 events from 1990. The first Spanish champion at the event, he will rise to a career-high ATP Ranking of No. 11 with the win. After the match, he said:

"I have no words to describe how I feel right now. It's so special to win my first Masters 1000 here in Miami. I have an unbelievable team with me and family... I'm so happy with the win and my team."

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Asked about his tactics for the match, he said:

"I knew that Casper is playing unbelievable. He has a big forehand. I tried to play to his backhand first and attack all the time. I tried not to let him dominate the match. Forehand down the line, backhand down the line was a pretty good key for me."