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Benjamin Goddard

Carlos Alcaraz makes Rafael Nadal Grand Slam chase remark after "crazy" US Open win

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has reflected on a 'crazy' few weeks which saw him become the youngest ever men's world number one after his first major title victory at the US Open.

The 19-year-old defeated Casper Ruud 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 in Sunday night's final at Flushing Meadows winning £2.23million. Fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal also won his first of 22 Grand Slam titles at the age of 19 when he won the French Open in 2005.

Alcaraz, who made his debut in the ATP Tour aged 16, came into the US Open after making a career best quarter-final in the French Open this year. After winning his first major and reaching world number one the Spaniard has his eye on more success.

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