Tireless Alcaraz on the cusp of Grand Slam glory
NEW YORK : With poise beyond his 19 years and enviable stamina, Carlos Alcaraz faced down the crowd and Frances Tiafoe on Friday night to collect another thrilling win and reach the U.S. Open final.
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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.
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.
US Open 2022: ‘I'll have to handle the nerves’ – Carlos Alcaraz on first Grand Slam final and world No. 1 prospect
Carlos Alcaraz believes handling his nerves will be a key factor in his first Grand Slam final after he beat Frances Tiafoe in an epic semi-final at the US Open. For a third consecutive match, Alcaraz needed all five sets to prevail 6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 6-7(5) 6-3 to set up a clash with Casper Ruud, who beat Karen Khachanov earlier on Friday night. Ad The winner of the final on Sunday will also become the new world No.
Michelle Obama and other stars watch Tiafoe's heartbreaking US Open loss - in pictures
Frances Tiafoe struggled to hold back tears as his dream run at the US Open came to an end on Friday following an epic semi-final defeat to Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz.
Early mentors cheer Tiafoe's 'unbelievable' US Open run
NEW YORK/COLLEGE PARK, Maryland : American Frances Tiafoe's dream run at the U.S. Open this week came as little surprise to his early coaches and mentors, who told Reuters his raw talent was obvious from his first days picking up a racquet.