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Carlos Alcaraz Admits He Was ‘Scared’ Before Closing Out US Open Final

Alcaraz beat Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 for his 2nd US Open and 6th Slam, but nerves struck late. Serving at 5-4 in the fourth, he squandered two championship points. “I was scared! The smiling helped me pull out all the nerves,” he told ESPN. “In difficult moments, I smile… thanks to that I can show my best tennis.”