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Carlos Alcaraz clinches US Open 2022 title with victory over Casper Ruud
Updated On: 12 September, 2022 11:59 AM IST | New York | IANS
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz displayed explosive power and demonstrated impressive touch around the net as he overcame a fighting Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 to clinch his maiden Grand Slam trophy -- the US Open crown -- and secure the world No. 1 ranking on Monday (IST)
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates with the winners trophy after defeating Casper Ruud of Norway during their Men’s Singles Final match. Photo - AFP/Getty Images
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz displayed explosive power and demonstrated impressive touch around the net as he overcame a fighting Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 to clinch his maiden Grand Slam trophy - the US Open 2022 crown - and secure the world No. 1 ranking on Monday (IST). The 19-year-old Alcaraz won 76 per cent of net points (34/45) to outlast his opponent inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium after a nearly three hours and 20 minute slugfest. This was Alcaraz`s 51st tour-level victory of the season
Drained of energy, Alcaraz dropped to the floor following the victory and then climbed up the stands to embrace his coach and former player Juan Carlos Ferrero. "It is something I have dreamt of since I was a kid. To be No. 1 in the world, to be champion of a Grand Slam, is something I have worked really, really hard (for)," Alcaraz was quoted as saying by ATP. "It is tough to talk right now, I have lots of emotions. This is something I have tried to achieve. All the hard work I have done with my team and my family. I am just 19-years-old, all the tough decisions have been with my parents and my team as well. It is something that is really special for me," he added.
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