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Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his US Open victory after defeating Casper Ruud in four sets in the final.
King, Laver also share their praise
Carlos Alcaraz made history on Sunday evening when he battled past Casper Ruud in four sets to win the US Open for his first Grand Slam title. The 19-year-old also became the youngest-ever World No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings (since 1973).
After the Spaniard clinched his triumph at Flushing Meadows, several stars congratulated him, including Rafael Nadal, Rod Laver, Billie Jean King and more.
Alcaraz Wins US Open Title & Rises To World No. 1
Felicidades @carlosalcaraz por tu primer Grand Slam y por el número 1 que es el colofón a tu primera gran temporada que estoy seguro serán muchas más! 👏🏻
Great effort @CasperRuud98 !very proud of you! Tough luck today but amazing tournament and season! Keep going!— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 11, 2022
Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud on an exceptional US Open men’s final. Two great sportsmen with many more battles to come. #USOpen2022
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) September 12, 2022
What a great final from both!
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) September 11, 2022
Congratulations to @carlosalcaraz, the youngest #USOpen champion since Pete Sampras!
(Photo from 2021). pic.twitter.com/2dezvJvtws
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 11, 2022
Congrats @carlosalcaraz on becoming No 1 and winning your 1st Major. Your power, foot speed, mentality, weapons, physicality are incredible! Just the beginning!!👏🔥💪🏆🇺🇸@usopen
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) September 11, 2022
the legend of escape from Alcaraz @carlosalcaraz amazing 🤩 effort taking out Ruud awakening for his 1st slam @usopen 🏆
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) September 11, 2022
BRUTAAAAL @carlosalcaraz!!! Enhorabuena por conseguir tu primer Grand Slam con el #USOpen y por convertirte en el tenista más joven de la historia en conseguir el #1 de la ATP!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/e0fP9h5azx
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) September 11, 2022
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