New York, Sep 12 : Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated powerful power and showed impressive skills on the net during the match as he beat a tough Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 to claim his first Grand Slam trophy — the US Open crown — and ensure the world No.one ranking for the week of Monday (IST).The 19-year-old Alcaraz was able to score 76 percent of net points (34/45) to edge out his opponent at the Arthur Ashe Stadium after a nearly three hours and 20 minutes match.Alcaraz’s 51st tour-level victory of the season.
Depleted of the energy that he had, Alcaraz dropped to the floor after the win and then climbed the stands to hug his former coach and coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
“It is something I’ve imagined of since when I was a child.To be the No.1.in the world, and to be the champion of the Grand Slam, is something I’ve worked very long (for),” Alcaraz was quoted by ATP.
“It is hard to speak at the moment I am battling a lot of emotions.This is something I’ve attempted to get to.Every single effort I’ve completed with my team as well as family.I’m just 19 years old All the difficult decisions have been made with my parents , and with my team too.This is something that is very special to me.” he added.
It’s been a sour US Open for Alcaraz, who played three consecutive five-set games to get to his first Grand Slam final.He took more than 20 hours and 19 mins on the court over six games on his way to the title match with Ruud.
“There is no reason to be exhausted in the final stages of an Grand Slam.You need to be prepared and put everything inside.It’s something I work extremely hard to achieve,” Alcaraz said.
Alcaraz is now the youngest Grand Slam winner since Spanish veteran Rafael Nadal, 19, took home the French Open trophy in 2005 and he is also the most youthful US Open winner since American legend Pete Sampras, 19, in 1990.
Alcaraz was born in New York as the world’s No.4.He leaves Flushing Meadows at the top-ranked player and becomes the youngest player to reach the tennis’s highest point in the history of the ATP Rankings (since 1973).
The Spaniard has also matched the most impressive leap to No.1.Moreover, he is also the fourth Spaniard to reach the top, along with the coach Ferrero, Carlos Moya and Nadal.
Alcaraz played the equivalent of 23 hours and 39 mins on the court in his quest to win the title and surpassed Kevin Anderson at Wimbledon in 2018 for the most time spent in one Grand Slam tournament on record (since 1999).).
Ruud who was beaten by Nadal in the French Open final in June He was aiming to become the 28th athlete and the first Norwegian to reach the No.1
“Things have been going well.Today was a memorable night,” Ruud said.”Both Carlos (Alcaraz) and I knew the stakes and the stakes.We’ll be No.2.and No.one in the world I believe it’s right.I am dismayed of course that I’m not the No.1.However, No.2 isn’t too bad either.I am content with the result and will keep striving to win my first Grand Slam title and No.1 .ranking.” said Ruud.
Youngest World No.1 In ATP Rankings
Carlos Alcaraz 19 years, four months 12 Sep.2022
Lleyton Hewitt, 20 years old, nine months, 19 Nov.2001
Marat Safin, 20 years, 10 months, 20 November.2000
John McEnroe 21 yearsold, one month, 3 March.1980
Andy Roddick 21 years, 2 months, 3 November.2003
Bjorn Borg 21 yearsand 3 months, 23 August.1977
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