Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open and becomes youngest world number one
The Spanish tennis player, who is just 19, claimed his first Grand Slam title
he claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday, September 11
The 19-year-old dragged his weary body to a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3
This victory was over Norway's Casper Ruud in the final.
Mr. Alcaraz 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.
Carlos became the youngest man to ascend to the world number one ranking.
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