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US Open - 'Hard to believe' - Casper Ruud praises 'rare talent' Carlos Alcaraz after final defeat

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Casper Ruud says he is “very proud” of reaching a career-high world No. 2 in the rankings and described US Open winner Carlos Alcaraz as a “rare talent” and “the best in the world” right now.

Ruud and Alcaraz were fighting for a Grand Slam title, as well as the world No. 1 spot, in the final in New York on Sunday, and it was the 19-year-old Alcaraz who came through in four sets.

Ad It was Ruud’s second defeat in a major final this season, but the Norwegian put up a much better fight at the US Open, compared to the straight-sets defeat he was handed by Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros in June.

US OpenAlcaraz 'enjoying the moment' but 'hungry for more' after US Open winAN HOUR AGO “It was more fun for me today. I didn't need to play the biggest idol of my life on the biggest match of my life.

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Destiny has come fast for Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish 19-year-old who is the new world No.1, the youngest player ever to top the rankings, and the US Open champion.
Carlos Alcaraz became the world number one on Sunday night after clinching his first Grand Slam title at the age of just 19 years old, downing Casper Ruud in four sets.
Ruud, who leapt up to second in the rankings following his 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 defeat, had no complaints following the loss against a player he described as a "hard nut to crack." "He's riding that wave," the 23-year-old Norwegian said Alcaraz. "At the moment he's the best player in the world in my eyes. He deserves that spot. He's one of these few rare talents that comes up every now and then in sports. That's what it seems like."
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.

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