Alkarath won the US Open and the first place in the world ranking

New king in tennis! THE Carlos Alcarath at 19 he won his first Grand Slam and climbed to the top of the world rankings. The Spaniard won 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 against Casper Rudd in his final US Openin 3 hours and 20 minutes and became the youngest person to rise to No. 1 in the world.

At the same time, he is also the youngest US Open winner since Pete Sampras in 1990, as well as the youngest Grand Slam winner since Rafa Nadal in 2005. The Norwegian, world number 7, also lost the second major final of his career, but will it is now in second place on the world list.

“It’s crazy to me, I never thought I would achieve something like this at 19“, he said in the press conference after the final of the US Open, talking about winning the title and the top. “Everything happened so fast. It’s incredible, something I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid, since I started playing tennis. For now I’m enjoying the moment, enjoying the trophy in my hands. I’m definitely hungry for more though. I want to stay on top for many weeks, that’s what I hope. I will work hard after these wonderful weeks. I will fight for more trophies».

The big loser said:What Carlos has achieved as a teenager is impressive. It’s sometimes hard to believe he’s a teenager. He’s over four years younger than me, it’s unbelievable. I have said before that he is one of those rare talents that appear in sports every now and then. Right now he is the best player in the world in my eyes. It deserves the post. I am happy that we played in the final for the title and No.1. I think we deserved it after our good results this year, we will be No.1 and No.2. I am proud to be No.2. It’s good in one sense because I can still chase a position. She’s only one, so it’s going to be hard».

That championship feeling for @carlosalcaraz! pic.twitter.com/RHkFf5FWmt

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