US Open 2022: Carlos Alcaraz beats American Frances Tiafoe to reach first career Grand Slam final
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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.
'I will win this thing one day': Frances Tiafoe vows after US Open defeat
Tiafoe's compelling back story and sensational run in New York, including his fourth-round upset of 23-time Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal, made him the talk of the tournament. "I gave everything I had these past two weeks," he told a supportive sold-out crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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.