Alcaraz claims world No. 1 spot after winning US Open title
ANKARA - Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz won the 2022 US Open men's singles title Sunday and claimed his maiden Grand Slam title and world No. 1 ranking. Alcaraz, 19, beat his fifth-seeded Norwegian opponent Casper Ruud with sets of 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 at New York City's Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Spanish teen drew first blood, taking the opening set, 6-4, in the final. But Ruud, 23, tied the match with an impressive, 6-2, in the second game. With massive efforts, Alcaraz took the third set to the tiebreak after it ended 6-6. Alcaraz won the tiebreaker 7-1 and led the clash ...
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