Double delight as Spanish Carlos Alcaraz reclaims US Open crown and world number one ranking

Carlos Alcaraz claimed the US Open crown for a second time with his win over Jannik Sinner on Sunday, a victory which showcased the Spaniard’s evolution over the last three years from the impulsiveness of youth to the measured maturity of a six-time Grand Slam winner.

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After losing the Wimbledon final to Sinner in July, Alcaraz bounced back with flair and authority to beat the Italian 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The 22-year-old, who won his first Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows in 2022, also returned to the top of the rankings for the first time since 2023 with the win over his great rival.

“The number one (ranking) is a goal that I had set myself almost at the beginning of the year and to see that I have achieved it is something incredible,” a smiling Alcaraz told reporters.

“Doing it the same day as getting another Grand Slam feels even better.”

“It has been two spectacular weeks, at a very high level tennis-wise, but above all mentally, which I am very proud of.”