Before the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz told himself to "go for it, don't be afraid". He lived by that motto as he went on to take the title.
Carlos Alcaraz has won six Grand Slam titles
Before the US Open began, Carlos Alcaraz was asked to write a message to himself on a slip of paper.
The Spaniard scribbled: "Go for it. Don't be afraid."
Handed the paper
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Alcaraz, the improvisational highlight-reel king, now also sits on a throne built on consistency and fundamentals.
The Spaniard is also the new world No 1 after winning the US Open final 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Flushing Meadows
The 22-year-old snagged his second French Open title in a row, beating Jannik Sinner in a thrilling finish.
