Reacting to Rafael Nadal's congratulatory message following his maiden Grand Slam win at US Open 2022, fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz said, "The congratulations of Rafael Nadal is always special." Earlier, Nadal tweeted, "Congratulations Alcaraz for your first Grand Slam and for the number 1 [spot]." The 19-year-old became the youngest world number one in men's tennis after winning US Open.