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REVEALED: Alcaraz wins us open ascends to world number one | Vintage Vibes

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during the men's final against Norway's Casper Ruud on Sunday. (Reuters photo)

NEW YORK: Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz beat Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 in the US Open final on Sunday to win his maiden Grand Slam title and rise to world number one for the first time.

Alcaraz, 19, fell to his back and cupped his hands to his face, rolling over before jumping up to offer a hug at the net to Ruud.

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