From Chang to Alcaraz, these are the youngest ATP 1000 Singles winners
There is no dearth of talented players in tennis. Some players leave their mark at a young age and get their name recorded in the pages of history. The ATP 1000 tournament is a big platform for testing such players, where it is not easy to win. Today we will know about the five youngest players who proved their talent by winning the ATP 1000 title.
5. Andrei Medvedev (1994 Monte Carlo Masters) – 19 years, 236 days
Andrei Medvedev performed brilliantly in the 1994 Monte Carlo Masters and won the title. The Ukrainian player, seeded sixth in the tournament, defeated Magnus Larsson, Bernd Karbachet and Ctislav Doseděl in the opening round.
In the fourth round, he defeated Jim Courier in a thrilling three sets. After defeating Yevgeny Kafelnikov in the semi-finals, he played a tremendous game against Sergi Bruguera in the final and won his first ATP 1000 title.
4. Holger Rune (2022 Paris Masters) – 19 years, 191 days
Holger Rune’s career has been hampered by injuries, but he proved his worth in the 2022 Paris Masters. In this tournament, he defeated Hubert Hurkacz and Andrey Rublev to make it to the quarterfinals.
In the final match, Rune faced Novak Djokovic. He played a strong game and won 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 to win his first and so far only ATP 1000 title. Interestingly, Rune was not given any seeding in this tournament.
3. Carlos Alcaraz (2022 Miami Open) – 18 years, 333 days
Carlos Alcaraz’s win at the 2022 Miami Open brought him into the limelight. The Spaniard, seeded 14th in the tournament, began his campaign by defeating Márton Fucsovics and reached the fourth round after beating Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4.
He then defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas and Miomir Kecmanović to reach the semifinals, where he defeated defending champion Hubert Hurkacz. He won the title by defeating Casper Ruud 7–5, 6–4 in the final. He also won his first Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows this year.
2. Rafael Nadal (2005 Monte Carlo Masters) – 18 years, 318 days
Rafael Nadal is known as the King of Clay, and he displayed his best game at the 2005 Monte Carlo Masters. He performed brilliantly in the first three rounds and defeated fourth seed Gastón Gaudio 6–3, 6–0.
In the semi-finals, Nadal faced Richard Gasquet, who had made it to the last four as a qualifier by defeating Roger Federer. In the final, Nadal won the title by defeating Guillermo Coria 6–3, 6–1, 0–6, 7–5.
1. Michael Chang (1990 Canadian Open) – 18 years, 157 days
Michael Chang, who is also the youngest male tennis player to win a Grand Slam, tops this list. He showcased his talent and won his first ATP 1000 title at the 1990 Canadian Open. During this time he defeated legends like Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and David Wheaton.
Except for the second round, where he faced qualifier Broderick Dyke, he defeated seeded players in all the other matches. It was interesting that all his opponents except Dyke were American players. Although Chang could not win any other Grand Slam title after 1989 Roland Garros, he won six more ATP 1000 titles in his career.
Conclusion
Winning an ATP 1000 tournament is a great achievement for any player, especially when this victory is achieved at a young age. From Michael Chang to Carlos Alcaraz, these tennis stars impressed the world with their talent at a young age. These players proved that any goal can be achieved with hard work, dedication and confidence.
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