US Open 2022: ‘First of many’ – Rafael Nadal congratulates Carlos Alcaraz on maiden Grand Slam title
Rafael Nadal has congratulated his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz on winning his first Grand Slam title, stating it will be the “first of many” for the teenager.
Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud in the US Open final, 6-2 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3, to become the youngest major champion since Nadal in 2005.
Ad The Spaniard is also the youngest US Open champion since Pete Sampras in 1990 and has replaced Daniil Medvedev as the new world No.
1. US OpenExclusive: Alcaraz says mid-match ‘calm down’ was key to first Grand Slam titleAN HOUR AGO Despite his inexperience at Grand Slams and three consecutive five-set matches on route to the final, Alcaraz managed to handle the pressure and produced some of his best tennis. “Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz for your first Grand Slam and [world] No.