Without novak djokovic (couldn’t play because he wasn’t vaccinated) or Rafael Nadal (eliminated in the round of 16) in decisive cases, h US Open 2022 has all the new faces in the top four. And among them stands out Carlos Alcarazwho promises to be the figurehead of tennis for years to come.
At 19, Murcian is not only the future, but also the present. In New York he never stops breaking brands. His best Grand Slam performance landed him in the golden books of the sport.
The records broken by Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open 2022
- At the age of 19 years, 4 months and days, he became Carlos Alcaraz the youngest semi-finalist since Rafael Nadal did it at Roland Garros in 2005 (age 19 that day). The lefty kept the cup in Paris.
- The US Open did not see such an early player in the semi-finals since Pete Sampras did it in 1990 at the age of 19 years and 26 days. Pistol Pete established himself in the Big Apple.
- Your meeting ahead of Jannik Sinner finished at 2:51 am, being the one that stretched the most. The old record belonged to Kei Nishikori vs. Milos Raonic, who finished in 2:26.
- The quarterfinals vs. Jannik Sinner was the second greatest game of all time: 5h15m was only behind Stefan Edberg’s 5h26m vs. Michael Chang in 1992.
- With that achieved, a spot for the ATP Finals was assured, being the youngest player to play them since Andrei Medvedev did it in 1993 when he appeared at the age of 19 years and 2 months.
The records that Carlos Alcaraz can break at the US Open 2022
- If he becomes champion, Carlos Alcaraz will win his first Grand Slam title at the age of 19, being the second youngest at the US Open. In addition, he will enter the top 10 if the four Majors are taken into account.
- If he was champion or finalist (he wouldn’t have to face Casper Rude), Carlos Alcaraz it will become the new #1 in the world and it will be the youngest. The brand is currently owned by Australian Lleyton Hewitt (20 years, 8 months and 23 days).
- He is currently the player with the most wins so far in 2022 (49) and in New York you can continue to stretch this brand.
- If he is champion, he will tie with Rafael Nadal to become one the player with the most titles so far in 2022: add up to four each.
