Alcaraz defeats Tiafoe to reach US Open final
The 19-year-old Spaniard triumphed 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 to become the youngest men's Grand Slam finalist since Rafael Nadal captured the first of his 22 Slams at the 2005 French Open.
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US Open: Alcaraz wins five-setter to join Ruud in final
Carlos Alcaraz will take on Casper Ruud for the US Open title and the world number one ranking after beating Frances Tiafoe in another five-set classic to reach his first grand slam final. The 19-year-old is the youngest man to make a slam final since his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal won his maiden title at the French Open back in 2005. Comparisons between the compatriots are inescapable and Alcaraz, who had battled for five sets beyond 2am in his previous two matches, showed Nadal-like powers of mental and physical endurance to recover and beat American Tiafoe 6-7 (6) 6-3 6-1 6-7 (5) 6-3.
Carlos Alcaraz says he's 'prepared mentally and physically' ahead of Casper Ruud US Open final showdown
Carlos Alcaraz is well aware of the high stakes on the line in Sunday’s US Open final against Casper Ruud and he knows exactly how he will approach it. Victory over Ruud in New York would make the 19-year-old Alcaraz the youngest world No. 1 since the introduction of the rankings in 1973 and would earn him a maiden Grand Slam crown.
Casper Ruud makes Erling Haaland admission after reaching US Open final
Casper Ruud does not expect to match the popularity of Erling Haaland in his native Norway even if he beats Carlos Alcaraz to win the US Open and become world number one.
Alcaraz to face Ruud in final showdown after epic semi-final triumph over Tiafoe
The 19-year-old Spaniard triumphed 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 to become the youngest men's Grand Slam finalist since compatriot Rafael Nadal captured the first of his 22 Slams at the 2005 French Open.
Erling Haaland form means one title-winning Manchester City star will need to remain patient
The arrival of Erling Haaland at Manchester City is proving to be the success that everyone expected it to be. After just eight matches so far this season - including the Community Shield final - the Norwegian striker has registered 12 goals and one assist - which has included two hat-tricks.
Going the distance: Ruud's 55-shot rally thrills US Open crowd
NEW YORK : A 55-shot, marathon rally brought fans to their feet in Flushing Meadows on Friday but nearly leveled the two men who lived through it, Norwegian Casper Ruud and Russian Karen Khachanov, competing in their U.S. Open semi-final.
Carlos Alcaraz ends Frances Tiafoe's dream run at US Open after epic battle to enter final
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz ended Frances Tiafoe's amazing run at the US Open with a 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-3 win to reach his first major final, where he will face Casper Ruud with the world number one ranking on the line.