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.
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.
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.
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.
Alcaraz to face Ruud for US Open title after epic Tiafoe semi-final triumph
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Frances Tiafoe in a gladiatorial US Open semi-final on Friday, setting up a showdown for the title and world number one ranking against Casper Ruud.