Casper Ruud says he is “very proud” of reaching a career-high world No. 2 in the rankings and described US Open winner Carlos Alcaraz as a “rare talent” and “the best in the world” right now.
Ruud and Alcaraz were fighting for a Grand Slam title, as well as the world No. 1 spot, in the final in New York on Sunday, and it was the 19-year-old Alcaraz who came through in four sets.
Ad It was Ruud’s second defeat in a major final this season, but the Norwegian put up a much better fight at the US Open, compared to the straight-sets defeat he was handed by Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros in June.
US OpenAlcaraz 'enjoying the moment' but 'hungry for more' after US Open winAN HOUR AGO “It was more fun for me today. I didn't need to play the biggest idol of my life on the biggest match of my life.