Alcaraz after winning US Open title :’It’s something I dream since I was a kid’

Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud faced off on Sunday evening, both vying for their first Grand Slam title and the world No. 1 ranking—the first US Open final to have the two men fighting for the same honors.

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

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2022

The Spanish teenager overcame Casper Ruud 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 to achieve what many believed was his destiny – capturing one of the sport’s biggest titles and ascend to the world No. 1 ranking, the youngest ever to do so.

The call heard round the 🌍

How it sounded on US Open Radio when @carlosalcaraz won the #USOpen pic.twitter.com/aOB7c5fMqX

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2022

The 19-year-old Alcaraz will become the youngest world No. 1 in the history of the ATP rankings (since 1973) by making the joint-biggest jump to the top spot. On Monday, he will rise three places from No. 4 to become the first teenager to reach the pinnacle of men’s tennis.

The trophy is worth the tired feeling from the last week 😴 pic.twitter.com/oqsTgy8XFG

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2022

The Spaniard is the youngest Grand Slam champion since a 19-year-old Rafael Nadal won Roland Garros in 2005, and the youngest US Open champ since a 19-year-old Sampras in 1990.

Lift the trophy, @carlosalcaraz! 🏆

Let the confetti fly 🎉 pic.twitter.com/F2cfoFX0lO

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 12, 2022

“It’s crazy for me. I’ve never thought that I was going to achieve something like that at 19 years old. So everything is came so fast,” said Alcaraz, now the youngest-ever men’s world No.1 in computer rankings history, plus the very first teenager to achieve the feat.

“For me it’s unbelievable. It’s something I dream since I was a kid, since I start playing tennis. Of course, lift this trophy today is amazing for me.

“I overcome myself a little bit. I played a great matches, high intensity, during the two weeks that I’ve never done before. I just can say that I’m really happy to move on to be No.1 of the world, still growing.”I’m so, so happy.”

“Of course, I’m hungry for more. I want to be in the top for many, many weeks. Hope many years. I’m going to work hard again after this amazing two weeks. I’m going to fight for have more of this.”

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