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'Spaghetti' man Carlos Alcaraz 'hungry for more' after landmark US Open triumph

The 19-year-old Spaniard defeated Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 in the final to become the youngest Grand Slam men's champion since Rafael Nadal at the 2005 French Open. "Right now I'm enjoying the moment. I'm enjoying have the trophy in my hands but of course, I'm hungry for more," said Alcaraz, the first teenager to be number one in the rankings. "I want to be in the top for many, many weeks and I hope many years. I'm going to work hard again after this week, these amazing two weeks. I'm going to fight for have more of this." Sunday's victory comes in a breakthrough year for Alcaraz.

No title but Ruud takes self-belief from US Open

NEW YORK : Casper Ruud fell short in his bid to lift the U.S. Open trophy on Sunday after losing 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 to Carlos Alcaraz but the Norwegian said the tournament had helped cement his belief he will win a Grand Slam one day - as long as he avoids a Spaniard in the final.

Astounding Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open and becomes world number one

Alcaraz, 19, fell to his back and cupped his hands to his face before jumping up to embrace Ruud at the net. He then climbed past photographers and into the stands to celebrate in his box with his team. "This is something I dreamed of since I was a kid, to be number one in the world, to be the champion at a Grand Slam," Alcaraz said in an on-court interview. "All the hard work that I did with my team, with my family. I'm just 19-years-old so all of the tough decisions are with my parents and my team as well. "This is something that is really, really special for me." "Bravo Carlitos!" was displayed on a banner inside the stadium for the native of El Palmar.

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.

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Slam title, top ranking

NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz used his combination of moxie and maturity to beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 in the US Open final on Sunday to earn his first Grand Slam title at age 19 and become the youngest man to be ranked No. 1. Alcaraz is a Spaniard who was appearing in his eighth major tournament and second at Flushing Meadows but already has attracted plenty of attention as someone considered the Next Big Thing in men’s tennis.

Alcaraz wins US Open and becomes world number one

NEW YORK :Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Grand Slam title and took the world number one ranking with a 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 win over Norway's Casper Ruud in the U.S. Open final on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz Wins US Open, Becomes Youngest World Number One

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday and became the youngest man to ascend to the world number one ranking. The 19-year-old dragged his weary body to a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in the final. Alcaraz, the first teenager to claim the top ranking, is the youngest Grand Slam men's champion since Rafael Nadal at the 2005 French Open after a performance which yielded 55 winners and 14 aces. On a day of landmarks, he is also the youngest champion in New York since Pete Sampras in 1990.

Alcaraz beats Ruud in US Open final, captures first major title

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz used his combination of moxie and maturity to beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday to earn his first Grand Slam title at age 19 and become the youngest man to be ranked No. 1.

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'Spaghetti' man Carlos Alcaraz 'hungry for more' after landmark US Open triumph

No title but Ruud takes self-belief from US Open

Astounding Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open and becomes world number one

US Open 2022: ‘First of many’ – Rafael Nadal congratulates Carlos Alcaraz on maiden Grand Slam title

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Slam title, top ranking

Alcaraz wins US Open and becomes world number one

Carlos Alcaraz Wins US Open, Becomes Youngest World Number One

Alcaraz beats Ruud in US Open final, captures first major title