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US Open takeaways: Amazing Carlos Alcaraz, 'young GOAT' Iga Swiatek, Casper Ruud, Ons Jabeur shine

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The 2022 US Open is in the books. Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek were crowned singles champions, but what were the top takeaways from the tournament?

Alcaraz is amazing Ad Why not start with the obvious: Carlos Alcaraz is very special. His power is astounding. As is his court coverage.

As is his will to win and his competitive drive, even at ridiculous hours of the morning. If he continues on the same soaring upward trajectory he has been on for the past year then there will be many more Grand Slam titles in his future.

US Open'I lost the joy a little bit' — How Alcaraz rediscovered his smile to win US Open6 HOURS AGO Swiatek’s legend is growing Dubbed the 'young GOAT' by Alize Cornet, Iga Swiatek clocked up a seventh title of the year, a second Grand Slam of the season, another straight-sets victory in a final (that’s now 10 in a row), and became only the third woman in the last 15 years to win multiple majors on different surfaces in the same season, joining Serena Williams and Justine Henin.

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Carlos Alcaraz's stunning triumph at the US Open marked another record-setting episode in a story predicted to end with "30 Grand Slam titles". The 19-year-old's 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 victory over Casper Ruud in New York on Sunday saw him become the youngest winner of a men's major since Rafael Nadal at the 2005 French Open. He is now the youngest man to ascend to the world number one ranking and the youngest champion in New York since Pete Sampras in 1990.
Throughout this historic season, as he methodically climbed towards the top of his profession despite being a teenager in just his second full year on the ATP tour, Carlos Alcaraz was unfailingly clear about his objective: he was here to win grand slams. Not at some vague point in the future, or when he gained a little more experience, but now. He was ready.
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