Tag: Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz confirmed as youngest year-end No 1 as Ruud robs Nadal of chance to earn top spot

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Alcaraz confirmed as youngest year-end No 1 as Ruud robs Nadal of chance to earn top spot Alcaraz’s biggest victory was at the recent US Open, where he became the youngest men’s singles winner since 19-year-old Pete Sampras in 1990. Rafael Nadal’s hopes of winning the ATP finals trophy came crashing down following his second successive loss in the tournament. Felix Auger-Aliassime beat the struggling Spaniard 6-3, 6-4 in round-robin action. By crashing out of ATP finals, Nadal also lost the chance to dethrone teenager Carlos Alcaraz as World No.…

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US Open: A look back at 10 youngest men’s Grand Slam champions before Carlos Alcaraz

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US Open: A look back at 10 youngest men’s Grand Slam champions before Carlos Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 to not only lift his first US Open title but also become the youngest man to achieve World no 1 ranking. Carlos Alcaraz etched his name in the history books on Monday following the US Open triumph over Casper Rudd at Flushing Meadows. Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 to become the second- youngest champion in US Open history and the youngest…

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Carlos Alcaraz lifts maiden US Open title, becomes youngest World No 1

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Carlos Alcaraz lifts maiden US Open title, becomes youngest World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz used his combination of moxie and maturity to beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 for the trophy at Flushing Meadows on Sunday NEW YORK (AP) — Walking out for his first Grand Slam final at age 19, Carlos Alcaraz bumped fists with fans leaning over a railing along the path leading to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Moments later, after the coin toss, Alcaraz turned to sprint to the baseline for the warmup, until…

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