​Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest world number one in ATP history (since 1973 when the world hierarchy has been in place) after defeating Casper Ruud in the 2022 US Open final to win his first career Grand Slam title.

Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2022 champion after defeating Casper Ruud

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 an hour and 20 minutes.

Know:

• 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).

• 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).