Rafael Nadal congratulated fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz for his maiden Grand Slam title at US Open and the world number one ranking, saying it's the "culmination of your first great season". Nadal tweeted, "Great effort Casper Ruud...Tough luck today but amazing tournament and season!" The 19-year-old Spaniard beat Norwegian Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(7-1), 6-3 in the final.