Alcaraz subdues Medvedev and takes over California. The Murcian retains the title by beating the Russian (7-6(5) and 6-1) The Spaniard, who had not uncorked the champagne since last year's hit at Wimbledon, summer and July then, is celebrating in style because recent times have not been entirely easy and the reward was elusive.
He was looking forward to Alcaraz, upset because from the outside it is demanded that exceptionalism become the norm, and he remembered these days of difficulty.