Carlos Alcaraz mirrors Rafael Nadal after winning Barcelona Open

Spanish teen Carlos Alcaraz caught hold the fourth title of his vocation by beating eighth seed Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3 6-2 in the Barcelona Open final on Sunday.

The 18-year-old will enter the top 10 of the world rankings on Monday at a similar age, on a similar date and after a victory in similar competition as comrade and 21-times major wins Rafael Nadal did in 2005.

The U.S. Open quarter-finalist joins kinsmen including Nadal, mentor Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Moya in lifting the prize in the ATP 500 claycourt competition.

“It means a lot. I’ve watched this tournament since I was a kid. I always wished to play in this tournament and of course be able to win this tournament,. I’m really happy to be part of the Spanish list,” he said.

His singles count remains at four titles following victories at Miami and Rio de Janeiro this year and a triumph at Umag last July, when he turned into the most youthful visit level hero since Kei Nishikori asserted the title at Delray Beach in 2008.

Alcaraz is projected to ascend however high as number nine when the most recent ATP rankings seem to be delivered.

“It’s tough to play a final this afternoon after this match, after this week, but it’s a final. You have to give 100%, fight until the last ball. It’s no time to be tired, you have to fight like the first day,” said Alcaraz.