Carlos Alcaraz made history on Sunday evening when he battled past Casper Ruud in four sets to win the US Open for his first Grand Slam title. The 19-year-old also became the youngest-ever World No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings (since 1973).

After the Spaniard clinched his triumph at Flushing Meadows, several stars congratulated him, including Rafael Nadal, Rod Laver, Billie Jean King and more.

Felicidades @carlosalcaraz por tu primer Grand Slam y por el número 1 que es el colofón a tu primera gran temporada que estoy seguro serán muchas más! 👏🏻
Great effort @CasperRuud98 !very proud of you! Tough luck today but amazing tournament and season! Keep going!

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 11, 2022

Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud on an exceptional US Open men's final. Two great sportsmen with many more battles to come. #USOpen2022

— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) September 12, 2022

What a great final from both!

— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) September 11, 2022

Congratulations to @carlosalcaraz, the youngest #USOpen champion since Pete Sampras!

(Photo from 2021). pic.twitter.com/2dezvJvtws

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 11, 2022

Congrats @carlosalcaraz on becoming No 1 and winning your 1st Major. Your power, foot speed, mentality, weapons, physicality are incredible! Just the beginning!!👏🔥💪🏆🇺🇸@usopen

— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) September 11, 2022

the legend of escape from Alcaraz @carlosalcaraz amazing 🤩 effort taking out Ruud awakening for his 1st slam @usopen 🏆

— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) September 11, 2022

BRUTAAAAL @carlosalcaraz!!! Enhorabuena por conseguir tu primer Grand Slam con el #USOpen y por convertirte en el tenista más joven de la historia en conseguir el #1 de la ATP!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/e0fP9h5azx

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) September 11, 2022