Carlos Alcaraz donates US Open sneakers to charity auction, with profits assisting patients with Down Syndrome

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has donated the sneakers he wore during his title-winning campaign at the 2022 US Open to a charity auction.

The 19-year old signed the sneakers he wore at Flushing Meadows and donated them to Assido, an organization for people who suffer from down syndrome. It was founded in 1981 in Murcia, Alcaraz's birthplace.

The auction saw the World Spaniard's sneakers sold for €2250 each, with the proceeds going to charity. The organization's president, Victor Martinez, thanked Alcaraz for his help with their project and for spreading the association's values throughout the world.

"Once again, our ambassador Carlos Alcaraz demonstrates his commitment to the people of his land and to the people of Murcia who need it most by helping to make many life projects of people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities come true and spreading the values of Assido through the whole world," said Martinez.

Alcaraz had a successful 2022 season, winning five titles and registering a 57-13 win-loss record. His biggest triumph of the campaign was his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open, defeating Casper Ruud in a feat that also saw him become the World No. 1.