US Open 2022 final: 'Probably best thing that can happen' - Alex Corretja previews Carlos Alcaraz v Casper Ruud

Eurosport tennis expert Alex Corretja says that Sunday's final between Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz «will be probably the best thing that can happen to our sport». Alcaraz overcame the gutsy Frances Tiafoe in five brutal sets, 6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 6-7(5) 6-3, to reach his maiden Grand Slam final, hours after Casper Ruud reached his second Grand Slam of the season after beating Karen Khachanov 7-6(5) 6-2 5-7 6-2. Ad The winner of the showpiece final will not only pick up a maiden Grand Slam title but also become world No.

1 and Corretja, a two-time Grand Slam finalist, says that two up-and-coming stars going head-to-head in such a manner is very significant. US Open'I'm surprised' — Changing of the guard 'incredible' say Clijsters, Wilander, Corretja8 HOURS AGO «For the tennis world, it’s massive that they will play in the finals at the US Open and fight to be the No. 1,” began Corretja.

“It is huge news, competing at the Grand Slam final for the first time against each other, and fighting for the No. 1 at the US Open — that will be unbelievable. »That will be probably the best thing that can happen to our sport, it is unbelievable they play against each other.

“That’s not me saying Tiafoe versus Khachanov wouldn’t have been a good final, but definitely fighting for the No. 1 will be something very special." Ruud: Nadal defeat has prepared me for Alcaraz showdown Alcaraz says he is 'prepared mentally and physically' ahead of Ruud final showdown ‘I'll have to handle the nerves’ – Alcaraz on first Grand Slam final after win over ‘amazing’ Tiafoe Alcaraz says it will be business as usual from the 19-year-old’s point of view. “I’m going to do the same; that is going for it.