Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Casper Ruud to win maiden grand slam title at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud to win his first grand slam title at the US Open and become the youngest man ever to be ranked world number one.
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No fear as Carlos Alcaraz eyes childhood 'dream' in US Open final
The 19-year-old Spaniard tackles Casper Ruud in a winner-takes-all final with both men chasing a maiden Slam crown and the top ranking. "I'm not afraid of the moment," said Alcaraz, the youngest finalist at a Slam since compatriot Rafael Nadal won the French Open in 2005. In a tournament which saw Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer fail to make the start, and four-time winner Nadal falling at the last-16 hurdle, Alcaraz has flourished in his status as champion-in-waiting.
US Open 2022: ‘The perfect scenario’ – Kim Clijsters on Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud playing for world No. 1 spot
Eurosport expert Kim Clijsters says the US Open final between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud is the “perfect scenario” as the winner will not only win their maiden Grand Slam title, but also become the new world No. 1. Five players had an opportunity to become the world No.
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 – '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.
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.
Tiafoe comes up short at US Open but gives hope to weary American fans
NEW YORK: Frances Tiafoe came up short in his quest for a US Open title but he walks out of Flushing Meadows having boosted hope for the future of American men's tennis after reaching the semi-final.
US Open 2022 - Can Frances Tiafoe be the first American man to win the US Open in nearly 20 years?
NEW YORK — The wristband on Frances Tiafoe's racket hand reads «Believe. Why Not Me.»