Author: Shobhit Kukreti

A Geologist by degree, Shobhit is a sports buff with an interest in tennis and cricket. He is also an avid reader, writes occasionally

Alcaraz beats Ruud to claim The US Open title; becomes youngest ATP number 1 - Asiana Times

On Sunday evening, Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz Garfia won his first grand slam title by defeating Norweigan Casper Ruud by 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 in the US Open final, thus becoming the youngest number 1. He became the youngest grand slam winner since his fellow countryman, Rafael Nadal, who had won the French Open in 2005 at the age of 19. In this closely fought match, Ruud did fight back in the second set and fought hard in the third set, Alcaraz was able to trump him eventually. Alcaraz won 64 % of his first serve points compared to 61%…

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