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US Open 2022: Alex Corretja on why 'it's very difficult' to play Carlos Alcaraz ahead of final with Casper Ruud

11.09.2022 - 16:49 eurosport.com

Eurosport expert Alex Corretja hailed Carlos Alcaraz for continuing his outstanding progress and «explosive» style of play heading into his US Open showdown against Casper Ruud.

Alcaraz takes on Ruud in Sunday's final, as the Spaniard aims to secure his first Grand Slam in the early stages of what appears to be a hugely-promising career in the sport.

Ad A victory for Alcaraz would see him become the youngest man to win a major since compatriot Rafael Nadal’s success at the French Open in 2005, and Corretja is hugely impressed by Alcaraz.

US Open‘He’s quicker than any player I’ve seen’ – Wilander explains how Alcaraz is the ‘full package’14 HOURS AGO «Well, he's an overall player, he can play no matter who you are or where you are.

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