Carlos Alcaraz receives message from Rafael Nadal after US Open victory and historic rise to number 1

Rafael Nadal has congratulated his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz on winning the US Open title. The 19-year-old became the first teenager to win a Grand Slam since Nadal himself in 2005, and became the youngest world number 1 in ATP rankings history after beating Casper Ruud 6-4 2-6 7-6 (1) 6-3.

Alcaraz made history with his victory at the US Open on Sunday night, becoming both the youngest ATP world No. 1 and the first male teenager to reach the top of the rankings. He beat new world No. 2 Ruud in an epic four-set thriller, in what was the first time a Grand Slam final would also determine an all-new world No. 1.

Nadal had also tried to climb to the top of the standings but both men denied him that chance by reaching the final, but it was clear the 22-time Grand Slam champion had no hard feelings as he was fast . to congratulate both men after the match.

"Congratulations @carlosalcaraz for your first Grand Slam and for number 1, which is the culmination of your first great season, which I'm sure will be many more!" tweeted the world number 3.

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And the 36-year-old also sent a message to Ruud, who trained for a long time at his Rafa Nadal Academy. Nadal added: "Good effort @CasperRuud98! Very proud of you! Bad luck today but amazing tournament and season! Keep it up!"

Ruud lost his first Grand Slam final to the eldest Spaniard earlier this year at Roland Garros, and once again came up short against Nadal's compatriot. The 22-time Major champion has also previously touted Alcaraz as a future world No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam champion, with his prediction already starting to come true.

The pair met in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters earlier this year, with Nadal narrowly winning the clash. But Alcaraz bounced back to claim their first Masters 1000 title the following week in Miami, coincidentally beating Ruud in the final.

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And ahead of their meeting in Indian Wells, Nadal said: "I think he's unstoppable career-wise. He's a good guy and [reminds me] of a lot of things like when I was 17 or 18. Carlos is a great guy and he's a potential No. 1...