Nick Kyrgios responded ahead of the start of the 2022 US Open to a post in which he picked his favorite for the final Grand Slam of the year: Carlos Alcaraz. Following the Iberian’s success in Sunday’s final at Flushing Meadows, the Australian sent Alcaraz a short and clear message.

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Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open 2022 final 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 to become the youngest ATP leader in history.

Nick Kyrgios and the prophecy that came true after the victory of Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open 2022

Before the US Open 2022, Nick Kyrgios posted a picture on Instagram in which he said that Carlos Alcaraz is the favorite to win the American Grand Slam.

After his success over Casper Ruud in the final act of the competition, Kyrgios texted Alcaraz: “Did I tell you?”

Essentially, the Australian predicted the Iberian to win at Flushing Meadows.

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.