Alcaraz, Ruud at 1-2 in ATP rankings; Swiatek, Jabeur in WTA
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz's U.S. Open championship moved him to No. 1 on Monday at age 19, making him the youngest man to lead the ATP computerized rankings since they began in 1973.
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Beating Rafa And Djokovic In Madrid Was Unbelievable: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz To NDTV
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz wrote his name in history books on Sunday night when he claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open to become the youngest man to rise to the world no. 1 ranking. The 19-year-old showed tremendous to defeat Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1) in the final. Alcaraz, the first teenager to claim the top ranking, is the youngest Grand Slam men's champion since his idol Rafael Nadal at the 2005 French Open. On a day of landmarks, he is also the youngest champion in New York since Pete Sampras in 1990.
Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Golden Fry Series meet in Liechtenstein
It was the first time Aldrin had jumped more than 8m outside India. He had failed to touch 8m in his last five meets. "Really Happy with 8.12m in Golden Fly Series in Liechtenstein. It's been long season one more round to go before the end of this season...Will keep on improving. More to come," Aldrin tweeted.
Alcaraz's US Open glory makes him youngest number one
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest ever world number one after the 19-year-old Spaniard won the US Open on Sunday.
Hibs and St Johnstone get blessing for Friday night football trial as Premiership clash brought forward
Friday night football will return to the Scottish Premiership next month after Hibs were given the go-ahead for a trial run in Leith. The Hibees’ top flight fixture against St Johnstone, scheduled for Saturday, October 22, has now been brought forward to 7.30pm on the previous evening with the blessing of the authorities.
Alcaraz triumph previews the next chapter of men's tennis
NEW YORK : When Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer eventually loosen their stranglehold on the Grand Slams, pundits may view Carlos Alcaraz's U.S. Open victory on Sunday as heralding the changing of the guard in men's tennis.
Phil Foden is living up to Erling Haaland challenge at Man City
When Erling Haaland arrived at Manchester City in the summer, he spoke about his excitement at lining up alongside England international Phil Foden. The Norwegian striker was full of praise for the City man - but insisted that the 22-year-old could get even better as a player.
Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open, becomes youngest tennis world number 1
NEW YORK: Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz completed his rapid rise to the top of the tennis world on Sunday (Sep 11), claiming his first Grand Slam title and taking the number one ranking with a 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 win over Norway's Casper Ruud in the US Open final.