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Alcaraz, 19, defeated 23-year-old Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 in a match that took over three hours.
Alcaraz becomes the youngest men’s singles grand slam winner since compatriot Rafael Nadal won the first of his major titles in June 2005.
“It’s the final of a grand slam, fighting for the No. 1 in the world — something that I have dreamed of since I was a kid,” Alcaraz told reporters early Saturday after defeating Frances Tiafoe in the final four.
Throughout the US Open, the Spaniard enthralled crowds with his speed, athleticism and outrageous shot-making. This latest victory could be the first of many grand slam titles over the course of his career.
A clay court specialist, Alcaraz has drawn comparisons to 22-time grand slam champion Nadal and is just the second player in his teens in the Open Era to make the US Open final after Pete Sampras.
“Right now, you can see that all the hard work I put in every day is paying off,” Alcaraz told reporters early Saturday.
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