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Eugenie Bouchard beats Joanne Zuger at Chennai Open
The 28-year old Bouchard roared to a 4-1 lead after losing her serve in the opening game of the match before letting her opponent back into the set. It was a set which saw the two players come up with some good shots and also numerous unforced errors. She allowed Zuger to hit back after taking a commanding lead.
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.
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In 11 points: How Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest World Number 1
Incredibly, Alcaraz, who turned professional in 2018 finds himself as the new World Number 1 in men's singles tennis. Wimbledon this year remember did not offer any ranking points, after Russian and Belarussian players were banned from participating due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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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.