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US Open: 'I'm surprised' - Changing of the guard 'incredible' say Kim Clijsters, Mats Wilander, Alex Corretja

For several years, the changing of the guard in men’s tennis has long been discussed and it is now finally happening, according to Eurosport’s experts. Karen Khachanov, Casper Ruud, Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe made up the semi-finalists of the US Open, which guaranteed a new Grand Slam champion. Ad Six-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters believes it’s been “great” for tennis to see younger and lesser-known names go deep in the tournament at Flushing Meadows.

Casper Ruud says French Open defeat to Rafael Nadal has prepared him for US Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz

Casper Ruud is hoping his previous experience of playing a Grand Slam final will help when he takes on Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open title decider on Sunday, where the winner will also become the new world No. 1. Ruud became the first Norwegian to reach a major final at Roland Garros earlier this year and despite his defeat to Rafael Nadal in Paris, he believes there are lessons that can be drawn from that match that could come to his aid against Alcaraz.

Casper Ruud – 'I can't match Erling Haaland popularity even with US Open triumph'

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.

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.

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.

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US Open: 'I'm surprised' - Changing of the guard 'incredible' say Kim Clijsters, Mats Wilander, Alex Corretja

Casper Ruud says French Open defeat to Rafael Nadal has prepared him for US Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz

Casper Ruud – 'I can't match Erling Haaland popularity even with US Open triumph'

Tireless Alcaraz on the cusp of Grand Slam glory

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