“When you achieve the goals you set up for yourself at the beginning of the year, it feels amazing,” said a jubilant Carlos Alcaraz after declaring his supremacy over arch rival Jannik Sinner in New York. Playing in front of more than 20,000 fans, the Spaniard had two main objectives to accomplish. Winning a second US Open trophy and snatching his No.1 spot back from the Italian. Guess what? He did it in style, dismissing the former No.1’s challenge in 2 hours and 42 minutes. Interestingly, winning his sixth slam and dethroning Sinner from pole position aren’t the only milestones achieved by Alcaraz. He’s now on the verge of surpassing him in one more department.

Remember how Sinner mesmerized everyone last season with his staggering singles record? In 79 tour matches, he won 73 whil

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