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Miami Open: Carlos Alcaraz to play Casper Ruud in final

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz will play Casper Ruud in the Miami Open final after beating Poland's defending champion Hubert Hurkacz for the biggest result of his flourishing career.

The 18-year-old won 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-2) in just over two hours against Hurkacz to reach his first Masters 1000 final.

Alcaraz will become the tournament's youngest ever champion if he beats Norway's world number eight Ruud, 23.

"It's something that you dream of when you are a child," said Alcaraz.

Alcaraz trailed 5-3 in the first set tie-break but won four straight points. He then saved two break points at 5-5 in the second set before dominating the tie-break.