Carlo Alcaraz won the Grand Slam singles, his first at nineteen. The rainy weekend night saw the Spanish wunderkind winning the match held at Arthur Ashe courts with his powerful forehand. Alcaraz has shown his ability to outlast opponents and extend points. With this win, he has also secured the top place in the ATP rankings.
In 2005, Rafael Nadal became the youngest player to win a Grand Slam and grab the top spot in the men’s game. Carlo Alcaraz has broken Nadal’s record. He beat Casper Ruud, a 23-year-old player from Norway who was also quite desperate for the title. Alcaraz took the Grand slam away from Ruud with a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 result.
Alcaraz showed unlimited energy and enthusiasm throughout the match to add skill, stamina, and speed.
The Spanish star got so emotional after winning the title that he couldn’t even talk properly. He said he had achieved something which he had dreamt of since childhood. He said he gave his everything, but still, it’s not the right time to be tired or relaxed. He cleared his intentions of going a long way. Alcaraz dropped back on the court after winning, rolling over and covering his face with his hands. He hugged his coach, who was crying out of joy.
This tournament was the eighth major championship Alcaraz was playing. But he has grabbed enough attention already.
After Alcaraz bagged the title, Ruud called him a rare talent. He praised the champion for his volleys and quick reflex, which made him win the neck-to-neck fight. Frances Tiafoe, who lost to him in the semi-finals, also greatly praised him.
Carlos Alcaraz spent twenty-three hours and forty minutes on the court in the tournament. It’s the most in men’s tennis during a major tournament since 2000.
