Carlos Alcaraz wins U.S. Open, becomes youngest to reach No. 1

Carlos Alcaraz is a Grand Slam champion at age 19 after rolling to a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 victory over fifth-seeded Casper Ruud in the U.S. Open final on Sunday at New York.

Alcaraz, who delivered 14 aces, also ascended to No. 1 in the world rankings and became the youngest to win a Grand Slam since countryman Rafael Nadal (also 19) in 2005.

The Spaniard became the youngest player ever to be ranked No. 1. The old mark