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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.

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.

US Open 2022: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Casper Ruud di Final

Unggulan ketiga Carlos Alcaraz menjejak final Gran Slam pertamanya. Alcaraz menyingkirkan Frances Tiafoe untuk melawan Casper Ruud di final US Open 2022.

US Open 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz's semifinal victory over Frances Tiafoe sparks reactions on Twitter

Carlos Alcaraz continued his sensational US Open run with a five-set semifinal victory over Frances Tiafoe.

Carlos Alcaraz ends Frances Tiafoe's dream run at US Open to reach final against Casper Ruud

Despite playing into the early morning hours in his previous two five-set matches, the 19-year-old showed no signs of fatigue on Friday, racing around the court to win the hard-fought battle. "We are in a semi-final at a Grand Slam and we have to give everything we have inside, we have to fight until the last ball," Alcaraz said in an on-court interview.

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US Open: Alcaraz wins five-setter to join Ruud in final

Carlos Alcaraz says he's 'prepared mentally and physically' ahead of Casper Ruud US Open final showdown

Casper Ruud makes Erling Haaland admission after reaching US Open final

US Open 2022: ‘I'll have to handle the nerves’ – Carlos Alcaraz on first Grand Slam final and world No. 1 prospect

Michelle Obama and other stars watch Tiafoe's heartbreaking US Open loss - in pictures

US Open 2022: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Casper Ruud di Final

US Open 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz's semifinal victory over Frances Tiafoe sparks reactions on Twitter

Carlos Alcaraz ends Frances Tiafoe's dream run at US Open to reach final against Casper Ruud