The new king should be established! In Nadal's first season on clay after his retirement, the Monte Carlo Masters, the opening season, was over, and it was none other than Aca, the youngest brother of the Spanish king, who finally took over the scepter of the king of clay.
The new world No. 2 won the tournament that ended last night Beijing time, reversing the Italian Musetti, who played very well in this tournament, to win his third clay Masters title and the sixth of his career Masters.
Among the new generation of players, Arca's result is undoubtedly as outstanding as his Grand Slam results. So, where did Acre win all six Masters titles?
Miami Masters 2022
Acre vs. Ruud was a first-time experience for both sides who reached the final. In the end, Aka, who had previously experienced the baptism against Nadal in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters, was even better and lifted the Masters trophy for the first time. The first trophy was the Sunshine Doubles, which was hailed as the fifth Grand Slam, and it bodes well for the future of the proud son of heaven.
Madrid Masters 2022
Soon, Acre's second Masters trophy was in his hands. In his home event, he won his first clay-court Masters title by beating Nadal, Djokovic and Zverev, a trophy with a high gold content. Being able to pass De and Na in a certain event is not something that anyone can do.
2023 Indian Wells Masters
Who would have thought that Acre would achieve a double harvest in just two years? This time, facing Mr. Mei, who was still the new generation of "king of hard courts" at that time, Aka won strongly and became one of the three masters.
Madrid Masters 2023
Once again, Acre appeared on the final stage of the Madrid Masters. Unlike the previous year's face against seeded player and former tournament champion Zverev, this time it was also the German player, the second German brother Struf who entered the final as a dark horse for many years. However, it was Aka who had the last laugh, who defended his title in his hometown event.
2024 Indian Wells Masters
This time it was a repeat of the previous year's finals, and the two sides in the final were still Aka and Mr. Mei, and the result of the game was still Aka won.
Monte Carlo Masters 2025
Who would have thought that Acre, who has won four Grand Slams and five Masters, has not won a victory in Monte Carlo before? But just as he won the Queen's Cup for the first time that year, this time he was already a blockbuster, and the first victory was the first victory! I have to marvel again, there is a reason why people are optimistic about becoming the successor of the giants!
In his journey to the finals of the Masters seven times, Acre only lost to Djokovic at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters, which was also hailed as the best tour event of the season. Looking ahead, what do you think will be the number of Masters titles when Acre retires?(Source: Tennis Home Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)