El Palmar celebrates the triumph of its neighbor Alcaraz at the US Open: “We knew he would make it”

More than 2,000 people have enjoyed Alcaraz’s victory on a giant screen installed in the Murcian townEl Palmar celebrated the victory of its most illustrious neighbor during the early hoursThe Murcian is the youngest player to be number one, after beating the Australian Lleyton Hewitt, who He achieved it at the age of 20 in 2001Carlos Alcaraz’s victory at the US Open, his first Grand Slam, and his rise to number one in world tennis has been experienced with special emotion in the Murcian town of El Palmar. “It was something I’ve dreamed of since I was a child, something really special,” he said after his victory. Cheers, applause and tears have flooded the town, where more than 2,000 residents have followed on a giant screen Alcaraz’s victory against the Norwegian Casper Ruud in four sets: 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 for winning his first Grand Slam title. “To be honest, it’s incredible. For many years we knew he would do it at some point, but seeing it now is incredible, I can’t describe it,” said José, who works at a sports center where finds the first tennis club in Alcaraz, to Reuters. “I am very excited. I have never seen a tennis match before but since we have a player from El Palmar I have not missed a single one. I am very proud. We have known him and his family since he was a little boy. I am speechless.” , Fina López pointed out just after Alcaraz achieved victory. The Murcian is the youngest player to be crowned number one in world tennis, surpassing the Australian Lleyton Hewitt, who reached the top at the age of 20 in 2001.