Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz Garfia wins Men’s Singles title at the 2022 Rio Open.

Why in news?

• Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (18 years old) has won the Men’s Singles title at the 2022 Rio Open, defeating Diego Schwartzman of Argentina.
• The 2022 Rio Open was held from 14th February to 20th February 2022 at Jockey Club Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• This is Carlos Alcaraz’s first ever Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)500 trophy.
• 2022 Rio Open is the 8th edition of the Rio Open and it is a part of the selected group of 13 tournaments named ATP 500(ATP Tour 500) of 2022 ATP Tour.
• The first edition of the tournament was held in 2014 – “2014 Rio Open”. Spaniard Rafael Nadal was the champion of the 1st edition.