Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is having a remarkable week in Umag, where he reached the final before facing Richard Gasquet.
The young Spaniard is now just one step from conquering his maiden ATP title, and he might even be considered the favorite against Richard Gasquet.
Live rankings
Carlos gained 13 places in the live rankings to be the new world no.60. If he wins the final he will be ranked no.54 on Monday.
Alcaraz Garfia in Umag, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently ranked no.73, Carlos has achieved a 28-12 match record in 2021. Carlos is currently having a run in Umag where he toppled Lucas Pouille 3-6 6-2 6-2, Andrej Martin 6-3 6-1, Filip Krajinovic 7-63 2-6 6-1 and Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-2 7-63.
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia will square off with the world no.59 Richard Gasquet in the final. They have never played each other up to now in top competitions.
The Spaniard clinched 1 title in 2021 in the Oeiras 3 Challenger.
Gasquet in Umag, ranking, and results in 2021
Now ranked no.59, Richard has managed to achieve an overall 14-10 match record in 2021. Gasquet is competing in Umag where he bested Alessandro Giannessi 7-64 6-4, Damir Dzumhur 6-3 7-67 and Daniel Altmaier 7-62 3-6 6-3.
Richard Gasquet will play the world no.73 Carlos Alcaraz Garfia in the final. They have never played each other as of now on the main tour.
Richard won 15 titles in his career: 2 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts, 6 on indoor courts, 1 on carpet courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia and Richard Gasquet have never clashed against each other.
