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“I’m on the Right Path” – Carlos Alcaraz Reflects After Sixth Grand Slam Win at US Open, Targets Big Three’s Legacies

Young Spaniard cements dominance with sixth Slam and eyes more.

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Carlos Alcaraz believes he is firmly on course to surpass the careers of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic after clinching his sixth Grand Slam title at just 22 years old. The Spaniard delivered a commanding performance in the US Open final on Sunday, defeating rival Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture the trophy and reclaim the world No. 1 ranking. His triumph made him the youngest player in the Open Era to win six majors and the second-youngest overall since Bjorn Borg.

Carlos Alcaraz is on "the right path" to matching the careers of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer 📈🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZcVYMY8NPC
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) September 10, 2025

Alcaraz Reflects on His Next Steps

In an interview with Cadena Ser, Alcaraz seemed full of confidence. “I’m on the right path, I always say that,” he explained. “When I have more Grand Slams than legends like Rafa, Djokovic, or Federer [at 22], it means I’m doing things right. But in the end, the numbers for being precocious mean nothing if you stagnate. If you don’t continue on that path, winning titles, Djokovic and Federer would have one and not 24 and 20, respectively. Now is the time to continue on this path.”

Alcaraz’s 2025 US Open campaign highlighted just how far he has come in refining his game. He dropped only one set throughout the tournament, against Sinner in the final, and conceded a mere 10 break points across seven matches. His serving was especially dominant, leading the field by winning 84% of first-serve points and 63% on his second serve, while being broken just three times in 101 service games.

One of the greatest baseline overheads you'll see, courtesy of Carlos Alcaraz. pic.twitter.com/JTh2A9GCOL
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2025

Statistically, the 22-year-old’s season reflects steady improvement in key areas. In 2025, he has held serve 86% of the time while winning 73% of first-serve points and 57% on second serves, figures that surpass his career averages. More importantly, his control and composure at Flushing Meadows gave the impression of a champion still discovering higher gears.

Your CHAMP in NYC 🤩@usopen | #USOpen | @carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/EdTNU9Xrs8
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 8, 2025

With six majors already secured, projections suggest that if Alcaraz maintains his pace of two Grand Slam victories per year, he could eclipse Djokovic’s all-time record of 24 by the age of 31. For now, though, the Spaniard is focused less on numbers and more on momentum. His sixth Slam was not just a victory but a statement: Carlos Alcaraz isn’t done climbing, he’s only just beginning.

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