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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Carlos Alcaraz has just created history! At 19, the Spanish sensation won the maiden Grand Slam title of his career. Earlier today, he defeated Casper Ruud in a thrilling final to lift the 2022 US Open crown. It was a stupendous effort by Alcaraz, who has had to dig deep to come out victorious at the tournament.

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Further, the tennis fraternity went out all praise for the young Spaniard as he won the Championship point. Many tennis legends spoke highly of Alcaraz after he won the biggest title of his career. Additionally, fans across the globe went wild on social media, singing praise for Alcaraz.

Fans hail Carlos Alcaraz after he won the 2022 US Open title

Social media platforms like Twitter were abuzz with praises for Alcaraz after his brilliant victory over Casper Ruud in the 2022 US Open summit clash. One of the fans said, “First of many. He’s Federer, Nadal and Djokovic all combined. So young and already so good, it’s a matter of time before he wins more and potentially becomes the new GOAT in the future. KING.”

Further, another Twitter user praised Alcaraz for his well-deserved victory, saying, “Well deserved!!! The hype is real!!!”

Meanwhile, another fan made predictions about his overall Grand Slam title wins, saying, “1st of his 40+ Slams. 10 AO, 10 RG, 10 Wimb, 10 USO. Yes he is the fav for all of them.. He is coming for every record that there is..”

Another fan compared Alcaraz to Nadal, saying, “Nadal 2.0 in the making, simply outrageous performance from the kid.”

Alcaraz to become the new World Number 1

Following his US Open success, the 19-year-old Alcaraz will topple Daniil Medvedev to become the World Number 1 in men’s singles.

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DIVE DEEPER: Carlos Alcaraz Joins Legendary Compatriot Rafael Nadal’s Club Following US Open 2022 Success

Medvedev failed to defend his US Open title and as a result, he will slip three spots to move to the fourth position on the ATP rankings chart.

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Meanwhile, the beaten US Open finalist, Casper Ruud will also rise in the ATP rankings. He will move up five spots to be the new World Number 2.

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