18-Year-Old Carlos Alcaraz Moves Ahead of Roger Federer in ATP Rankings With His Brilliant Run at Australian Open 2022

After the ranking table is updated post the inaugural Grand Slam of the season, the Spaniard will move ahead of the Swiss legend in the rankings. By reaching the Australian Open round 3, Alcaraz moved past Roger Federer in the ATP ranking (29 to 30).

Further, the Spaniard, who is ranked 31st in the world currently, has dominated his first two rounds at the “Happy Slam”. In the first round, he brushed aside the challenge of qualifier Alejandro Tabilo of Chile. He won that match in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in an hour and 54 minutes.

Further, in the first-round encounter, he was broken just once, while he managed to convert as many as seven breakpoints. He didn’t give his opponent any breathing space as he was seen putting pressure on the Chilean’s serve.

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In the second round, Carlos Alcaraz defeated the Serbian Dusan Lajovic in straight sets 6-2, 6-1, 7-5. As in the first round, the Spaniard dominated the match with his powerful forehands. He was broken just once in this match as well.

What next for the Spaniard?

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Sep 3, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after recording match point against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in a third round match on day five of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports