So he’s on course to win at least 6 grand slams” – Fans react as Carlos Alcaraz becomes the second fastest World No.1 to reach 100 professional wins

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Sarbik Dutta

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor 7-6, 6-3 to progress to the third round of the Indian Wells Masters, and reach 100 wins.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor at the Indian Wells Masters to become the second fastest World No.1 to reach 100 professional wins. Alcaraz is now part of an elite list comprising some of the most iconic names in the history of the sport. Alcaraz has taken 132 matches to register 100 wins, second only behind John McEnroe (131). The other top names featured in this list are Andre Agassi (135), Rafael Nadal (137), Mats Wilander (138) and Boris Becker (140).

Alcaraz’s season has been marred by injuries so far. He made a comeback on the ATP tour at the Argentina Open in February after a long injury lay-off spanning over three months but he had been in sublime touch ever since he took the court in Argentina. He clinched the title in Argentina and finished runners-up in Rio and looked all set to do well in Mexico before he pulled out of the tournament. The World No.2 has started his campaign at the Indian Wells with two convincing victories over Thanasi Kokkinakis and Tallon Griekspoor and will be looking to go the distance in California. He is set to face Jack Draper in the Round of 16 tomorrow.

Fans react to Carlos Alcaraz’s 100 wins record

Let us take a look at some of the reactions from fans on Twitter.

“Another stats just proving the obvious claim now all over the Tennis world that just how special Carlitos is. Gonna smash much much more over the next decade for sure, all the power, luck and less injuries for him”, wrote a die-hard fan.

“So he’s on course to win at least 6 grand slams”, tweeted a pretty optimistic fan.

“Wow…a newly born superstar bb boy Carlos! Ur being part of the living legendary icon history in tennis world! Vamos”, read a tweet.

“The generational talent has arrived, 10-12 years later than we all expected”, tweeted another fan.

Another fan wrote: “Carlitos is the real thing guys get used to it.”

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