Carlos Alcaraz defeats Casper Ruud to win U.S. Open, first Grand Slam title

On Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz won the Men’s U.S. Open singles title, topping Casper Ruud in an exciting back-and-forth battle. 

In front of a packed crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Alcaraz fended off a very game Ruud, winning 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3. The 19-year-old became the youngest male to win the U.S. Open since Pete Sampras did it in 1990.