Carlos Alcaraz continues to write tennis history at a breathtaking pace. The 22-year-old Murcian claimed his sixth Major trophy at the US Open, becoming the second-youngest player in the Open era to reach that milestone after Bjorn Borg.
At such a young age, only ten players are ahead of Carlos on the ultimate list of Major winners, with the Spaniard moving closer to the most accomplished players with every season.
With his latest success, Alcaraz keeps Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic behind at this stage of their career. Thus, he cements himself as the leader of the new generation and the GOAT contender.
Speaking about his Flushing Meadows campaign, the young gun described it as his most successful tournament. Carlos praised his level during the fortnight and consistency he provided in every match.
World no. 2 overpowered his rivals on serve and return, writing history books with his serving performance and handling every challenge with remarkable composure.
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Alcaraz combined his natural aggression with smart tactics and maturity far beyond his years. The result? Three service games and one set dropped in seven encounters!
Yet, despite the historic achievement and a brilliant pace, the El Palmar native is not letting the chase for records weigh on him. Carlos is fully aware of the enormous difficulty of winning on the sport's biggest stage.
Thus, he chooses to enjoythe moment rather than look too far ahead. For now, his focus is on celebrating his sixth major trophy, savoring what he has already accomplished while continuing to build one of the most promising careers in tennis history.
His next goal? The Australian Open title in January, as he tries to become the youngest owner of a Career Grand Slam.
"My most successful tournament? Definitely. I played at a very high level from start to finish, with great consistency in every match. That's what we were looking for. These two weeks have been spectacular, tennis-wise, as I competed at a very high level.
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I work hard daily to achieve this. You have to understand how difficult it is to win a Major, so it's time to enjoy the moment," Carlos Alcaraz said.
