Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest world number one in ATP history with victory in the 2022 US Open final against Casper Ruud. After the incredible success, the Iberian was congratulated by his compatriot Rafael Nadal.

Carlos AlcarazPhoto: Yulia Nihinson / AP / Profimedia

At the age of 19 years, 4 months and 8 days, Carlos won after a spectacular final against Norway’s Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3.

The match at the “Arthur Ashe” arena lasted three hours and 20 minutes.

Rafael Nadal praises Carlos Alcaraz after winning US Open 2022: You had an extraordinary season

Rafael Nadal wanted to congratulate Alcaraz after winning the US Open 2022, the fifth tournament won by the Iberian in 2022 (he also triumphed in Rio de Janeiro, Miami Masters, Barcelona and Madrid Masters).

“Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz on your first Grand Slam title and World No. 1, marking your first amazing season of what I’m sure will be many more.

You have made an extraordinary effort, Casper Ruud! I am very proud of you! Unlucky for you today, but you had a great tournament and season! Go on!” – Rafael Nadal on Twitter.​

What winning the US Open 2022 means for Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz will receive $2,600,000 and 2,000 ATP points, while Ruud will receive a check for $1,300,000 and 1,200 ATP points.

As of September 12, 2022, Carlos Alcaraz will occupy the first position in the ATP ranking (6740 points), and Casper Ruud will be in second place (5850 points). The podium will be closed by Rafael Nadal (5810 points).

Carlos has 6 titles under his belt: Umag (2021), Rio de Janeiro, Miami Masters, Barcelona, ​​Madrid Masters and US Open (2022).

Kasper Ruud lost his second Grand Slam final after losing 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros 2022.

Carlos and Casper met three times on the ATP circuit, and the Spaniard won each time: Marbella (2021), Miami and the US Open (2022). The Norwegian won the exhibition match in Herlingham (2022).

Carlos Alcaraz, great course at US Open 2022

Round I: 7-5, 7-5, 2-0 vs Sebastian Baez – elimination (37 ATP, 2 hours 27 minutes)

II round: 6-2, 6-1, 7-5 against Federico Coria (78 ATP, 2 h. 10 min.)

Round III: 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 vs Jenson Brooksby (43 ATP, 2h 12m)

Best result: 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 against Marin Cilic (17 ATP, 3 hours 54 minutes)

Quarters: 6-3, (7)6-7, (0)6-7, 7-5, 6-3 vs. Yannick Sinner (13 ATP, 5 h. 16 min.)

Semifinals: (6)6-7, 6-3, 6-1, (5)6-7, 6-3 vs. Francis Tiafoe (26 ATP, 4 h. 20 min.)

Final: 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 against Kasper Ruud (7 ATP, 3 hours 20 minutes).