US Open: Carlos Alcaraz beats Casper Ruud to win maiden grand slam title
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud to win his first grand slam title at the US Open and become the youngest man ever to be ranked world number one.
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US Open 2022: Carlos Alcaraz triumph previews the next chapter of men's tennis
Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer eventually loosen their stranglehold on the Grand Slams, pundits may view Carlos Alcaraz's US Open victory on Sunday as heralding the changing of the guard in men's tennis. Having earned his reputation as one of the fiercest competitors among a hungry group of young challengers to the 'Big Three', Alcaraz's win over Casper Ruud not only brought the 19-year-old Spaniard a first major title but also saw him become the youngest world number one in ATP history.
US Open: Casper Ruud salutes 'hard nut' Carlos Alcaraz
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."
Alcaraz makes history with US Open triumph
Carlos Alcaraz has the taste for grand slam success after winning his maiden title at the US Open and claiming the world number one ranking.
US Open - Carlos Alcaraz 'enjoying the moment' but 'hungry for more' after Casper Ruud win
Carlos Alcaraz said he is “hungry for more” after he fulfilled two lifelong dreams on Sunday by clinching a maiden Grand Slam title and becoming world No. 1. The youngest player in ATP history to top the world rankings, Alcaraz pulled off a miraculous run at the US Open that saw him spend a record 23 hours and 39 minutes on court through seven matches.
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz wins maiden grand slam and claims world’s top rank
Carlos Alcaraz has the taste for grand slam success after winning his maiden title at the US Open and claiming the world number one ranking.
Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek Lead US Open Changing Of Guard
Newly-crowned champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek led a changing of the guard at the US Open as the transition from the "Big Three" era and Serena Williams gathered pace. The exiled Novak Djokovic, prevented from competing in New York due to US government vaccination mandates for visitors from overseas, may yet return to add to his collection of 21 Grand Slam titles next year.
Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Casper Ruud to win maiden grand slam title at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud to win his first grand slam title at the US Open and become the youngest man ever to be ranked world number one.