Spaniard triumphed on the Academy's courts to lift the biggest title of his career — in front of Rafael Nadal himself.

With Rory McIlroy in the stands, Carlos Alcaraz used his racquet to pantomime a golf swing after his first victory at this year's US Open.

The German hopes to eventually formalize a coaching partnership with Rafa's uncle, Toni Nadal, after a successful training bloc earlier this month.