​Men’s tennis has a new leader: Carlos Alcaraz rose to ATP No. 1 after winning the US Open 2022. The Iberian has overall tennis and travel is one of his strengths.

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz became the new ATP leader

During the final at Flushing Meadows with Casper Ruud (6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3), Alcaraz had moments when he made it feel like he was actually “flying” the court from -1 This is evidenced by the shots taken by Arthur Ashe photographers.

Hinting footage of Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open 2022 final against Casper Ruud

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USA TODAY Network / USA ddp / Profimedia

Pete Staples/AP/Profimedia

TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP / Profimedia

Summary of the final between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud:

Video source: Eurosport

It will become known after the US Open 2022 final

• 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 Monday, September 12, 2022, Carlos Alcaraz is number one in the ATP Rankings (6,740 points) and Casper Ruud is second (5,850 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).

The youngest leaders in ATP history

Carlos Alcaraz – 19 years and 4 months

Leighton Hewitt – 20 years and 9 months

Marat Safin – 20 years and 10 months

John McEnroe – 21 years and one month

Andy Roddick – 21 years and 2 months

Björn Borg – 21 years and 3 months.