Alcaraz, the 19-year-old Spanish sensation, beat Casper Ruud of Norway in four sets to capture his first Grand Slam championship and take the top spot in the ATP world rankings.
Tag: Tennis
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Iga Swiatek, U.S. Open Winner, Is Ready for Global Stardom
At 21 years old and already a superstar in her home country of Poland, Swiatek is a bona fide No. 1 with a package of tennis skills both innate and acquired.
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Iga Swiatek Downs Ons Jabeur to Win U.S. Open Women’s Singles Title
Swiatek, the world No. 1, beat Jabeur in straight sets to capture her first U.S. Open singles title. It is her third Grand Slam title and first on a surface other than clay.
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Carlos Alcaraz Is Favorite Against Casper Ruud in U.S. Open Men’s Singles Final
Sunday’s match is not only a battle for the U.S. Open men’s singles title. It will also determine the next world No. 1, and whoever wins will rise to the top spot for the first time.
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Carlos Alcaraz Outlasts Frances Tiafoe to Reach the US Open Final
The 19-year-old from Spain ended the talented American’s deep run in New York in five sets and will play Casper Ruud of Norway for the men’s singles title.