TURIN, Italy — Carlos Alcaraz was all smiles on Friday as he held up the year-end No. 1 tennis participant trophy.
After a fierce battle with Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz secured his rating on Thursday by successful all three group stage matches on the ATP Finals.
The 22-year-old Spaniard was offered with the trophy on the Inalpi Area in Turin, simply earlier than the match between Sinner and Ben Shelton.
“I am very completely happy to be No. 1 on the planet once more,” Alcaraz mentioned. “That is one thing that I work onerous on every single day with my workforce. To be trustworthy, that is a aim, however I do not assume it is a journey that you simply undergo alone.
“It is along with your entire workforce, your loved ones and your family members who’re behind you and at all times assist you thru the onerous occasions and the nice occasions.”
That is the second time in Alcaraz’s profession that he has completed on the prime of the annual rankings.
He achieved the feat in 2022 on the age of 19, making him the youngest participant to win first place in a 12 months.
“In 2022 we will get our first trophy once more and I’ve the identical workforce. I am nonetheless actually pleased with the workforce I’ve,” Alcaraz added.
“So for me, this can be a nice accomplishment. Truthfully, this implies the world to me and I am actually proud and completely happy.”
