Carlos Alcaraz New York Performance | ATP Tour

Alcaraz’s love Affair with New York: More than Just a Game

New York, NY – In a city of nearly 20 million souls, where anonymity is the norm, Carlos Alcaraz is finding it increasingly tough to blend in. But the world No. 2 isn’t complaining. Actually, he’s embracing the energy and affection that New York City throws his way, especially during the US Open.

“This year I feel like they are more familiar with me on the street,” Alcaraz admitted ahead of his fourth-round match against Arthur Rinderknech. “I get stopped more and I can’t walk as much as I’d like, but here, at the tournament, I always feel a lot of affection and I love it.”

The US Open has been a pivotal stage for the young Spaniard’s career. It was here, in 2021, that an 18-year-old Alcaraz announced himself to the world with a stunning five-set victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. But it was the 2022 tournament that cemented his bond with the city.

Alcaraz embarked on an unforgettable run, marked by epic battles and dramatic comebacks. His quarter-final clash with Jannik Sinner, a five-hour and fifteen-minute marathon that stretched past midnight, is already etched in tennis history. He followed that with another grueling five-setter against Frances Tiafoe, captivating the New York crowd with his tenacity and flair.

The culmination of this incredible journey was his victory over Casper Ruud in the final, a triumph that not only secured his first Grand Slam title but also propelled him to become the youngest World No. 1 in the history of men’s tennis.

But it’s more than just