On Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz made world tennis history by winning the 2022 US Open and becoming the youngest ATP tournament leader at the age of 19 years, 4 months and 8 days. The coach of the Iberian, Juan Carlos Ferrero, claims that his pupil is far from his maximum potential.

Carlos Alcaraz 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.

Carlos Alcaraz’s trainer claims that his student is using 60% of his maximum potential

“I think Carlos Alcaraz is at 60% of his level, he can improve a lot, we know he has to continue. Now that he is ATP #1, he has to keep winning, we know that and I will remind him.

Alcaraz needs to improve his serve, his backhand in certain situations, his consistency and his ability to not give up morale.

These are details that all players must improve throughout their careers until the end of their careers.” – Juan Carlos Ferreroreports Marca.com.

Juan Carlos Ferrero: Carlos Alcaraz was different, very special

“Alcaraz was born to play in such big tournaments with a lot of pressure. From the first time I saw him, he was different from the other kids on the field. I still see differences between him and other tennis players.

When he got to the academy, he was thin, fast, but he had no muscles, but I saw something very special in him.

I saw him for the first time when he was 12-13 years old. He came to the academy and we trained one day, he was very small but you could see everyone was talking about him. He had everything he has now, but in a small size.

I officially went to see him when he scored his first ATP point at the age of 14.

I saw that match where he played a set very well. It was already clear that at the age of 14 and without a physique, he can compete with opponents who are very difficult for him. We didn’t talk about working together then.” – Juan Carlos Ferrero.

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.