India, Sept. 8 -- The legendary Rafael Nadal was once again the first to congratulate Carlos Alcaraz as the young Spaniard won his sixth career Grand Slam after beating Jannik Sinner in the US Open 2025 final on Sunday. Alcaraz avenged his Wimbledon loss earlier this summer to the Italian, winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Flushing Meadows on Sunday. It was Alcaraz's second title in New York, having earlier won his maiden crown in 2022.

The win also ensured Alcaraz would replace Sinner as the new ATP world No. 1. It would mark his return to the ranking throne for the first time since September 2023, while the Italian's reign will end after holding the spot for 65 straight weeks.

Following the win, Nadal sent an elegant message on social med...