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How Wimbledon defeat inspired Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open revenge

'A dream come true' - Alcaraz ecstatic after US Open triumph
  • Carlos Alcaraz claimed victory in the US Open final, defeating rival Jannik Sinner in four sets.
  • This win followed a period of intense preparation for Alcaraz, prompted by his defeat to Sinner at Wimbledon in July.
  • Alcaraz and his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, meticulously analysed their previous matches to identify Sinner's weaknesses and areas for Alcaraz's improvement.
  • The focused 15-day training regime specifically targeted these aspects, leading to a significant enhancement in Alcaraz's game, particularly his serving.
  • Both Sinner and Ferrero acknowledged Alcaraz's improved performance, with Ferrero and Alcaraz himself describing his play in the final as “perfect”.
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