Happy to win my first US Open same year as you - Carlos Alcaraz returns Iga Swiatek s compliment in adorable interaction × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis US Open 2022 News

Happy to win my first US Open same year as you - Carlos Alcaraz returns Iga Swiatek s compliment in adorable interaction

By Pritha Ghosh Modified 12 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Iga Swiatek (L) and Carlos Alcaraz (R) with their respective trophies With a victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in the US Open final on Sunday, Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz completed his quick ascent to the top of the tennis world by winning his maiden Grand Slam title and earning the World No.1 ranking. The tenacious youth from Spain won the four-set match at Arthur Ashe Stadium in three hours and 20 minutes to record his 51st tour-level victory of the season in what was his first-ever appearance in a Major final, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3. Tennis TV@TennisTVLADIES AND GENTLEMEN: CARLOS ALCARAZ, US OPEN CHAMPION & WORLD NO.1

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1983302LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: CARLOS ALCARAZ, US OPEN CHAMPION & WORLD NO.1 @carlosalcaraz @usopen https://t.co/4tU2zMBpNX Just a day before Alcaraz's victory, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek won her first US Open title and third Grand Slam overall by defeating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6(5). Swiatek tweeted a congratulatory message to Alcaraz and Ruud following their final. "Congratulations @carlosalcaraz and to you @CasperRuud98 as well! What a ride!" she wrote. Iga Świątek@iga_swiatekCongratulations @carlosalcaraz and to you @CasperRuud98 as well! What a ride! ?12073579Congratulations @carlosalcaraz and to you @CasperRuud98 as well! What a ride! ? The Spaniard responded in kind, expressing his happiness at winning his first Major title at Flushing Meadows in the same year as the Pole. "Happy to win my first US Open same year as you! Congrats Iga!" Alcaraz tweeted. Carlos Alcaraz@carlosalcaraz@iga_swiatek Happy to win my first US Open same year as you! Congrats Iga! ??4195213@iga_swiatek Happy to win my first US Open same year as you! Congrats Iga! ??

Well it s crazy for me I ve never thought that I was going to achieve something like that - Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz at a press conference Carlos Alcaraz reflected on his feelings after winning the US Open in his post-match press conference. He said that he never imagined he would accomplish anything of this magnitude at such a young age, but also stated that it was incredible to lift the trophy. "Well, it's crazy for me, I've never thought that I was going to achieve something like that at 19 years old," Alcaraz said, adding, "So everything is came so fast. For me it's unbelievable. It's something I dream since I was a kid, since I start playing tennis. Of course, lift this trophy today is amazing for me." The Spaniard also expressed his gratitude to his family and team during his on-court interview. "This is something I dreamed of since I was a kid. To be number 1, to be a champion. It's something I worked really really hard for. It's tough to talk right now, a lot of emotions," Alcaraz said, adding, "This is something I tried to achieve, all the hard work I did with my team, my family." Carlos Alcaraz@carlosalcarazI'm lost for words at right now! I just want to keep dreaming!

Getty Images475345438I'm lost for words at right now! I just want to keep dreaming! Getty Images https://t.co/IyQXjvgamY He specifically thanked Juan Carlos Ferrero, his coach, adding that he couldn't have won the trophy without him. "Thanks to him I'm lifting this trophy today. If I [didn't have] Juan Carlos Ferrero in the box, Juan Carlos [as] my coach, it wouldn't be possible for me... Juan Carlos is my second father. He could train a lot of top players but he decides to be with me," Carlos Alcaraz acknowledged. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nihal Taraporvala × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी