US Open: Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in Sunday’s final against the world No. 1 finish | Tennis News
Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in the US Open men’s singles final on Sunday with both chasing a first major title and top spot.
Ruud’s only title so far has been on the ATP Tour’s lowest level, and all but one on clay, but he’s made big strides this season, reaching at least. his first major final at the French Open, where he was beaten very well. by Rafael Nadal.
Alcaraz’s run in New York will be remembered for a long time, whether he won the title or not.
The teenager – who is bidding to become the youngest world No. 1 ever – has played three consecutive five-set matches.
Finishing at 2am ahead of both Marin Cilic and then Jannik Sinner in the league’s game so far, he played another classic in the night session with Frances Tiafoe to come in for Sunday’s performance.
Ruud has been the best player in his country’s history thanks to this love of the sport from his father Christian, who was a top 50 player in the 1990s.
Ruud doesn’t expect to match Haaland’s popularity
It was an extraordinary period in Norwegian sporting history, with the athletes of this small country leading the world not only in traditional winter sports but also in track and field. pentathlon as well as tennis.
So far, however, they’ve all been beaten by Manchester City’s scorer Erling Haaland, and Ruud said: “He’s had an unbelievable season so far. We’ve all had it. hopefully he’ll keep going. It’s been fun to watch him score goal after goal.”
“He is clearly the biggest star we have in Norway at the moment. He will likely continue to be so for many more years.
“I just focus on my career. Of course, I hope I can win more tournaments in my career. I want to represent Norway in a good way and bring Norwegian tennis to the top. a little more map than last time many years.”
Ruud also hopes his experiences at Roland Garros can help against Alcaraz, who will play his first Grand Slam final at the age of 19.
“(Nadal) obviously gave me a good shot,” Ruud said. “After the final, I said, ‘if I can get there again, I hope it’s not Rafa on the other side of the field at Roland Garros’, because it’s such an impossible task that I can’t do that. I think for any player I’m happy that it’s not Rafa on clay.
“I hope it can prepare me a little bit. At least I know a little bit what I have to face when I step onto the court, see the trophy on the back of the pitch, see a lot of celebrities. I hope I can be more ready for that on Sunday.”
Alcaraz: I can see number one
Alcaraz, who has spent almost 20 hours on the field in six matches, said: “I feel great right now. A little bit tired. I just see it, very happy. I thought about a young man how 10 years ago I was dreaming of this moment.
“It’s great to be able to fight for big things. Reaching the final of a Grand Slam for the first time. I can see number one but at the same time, it’s so far.
“I have one more game to go against an incredible player. I will give everything I have. I will enjoy the moment and see what happens.”
This is considered the most publicized men’s Grand Slam tournament in two decades and is the main stage of
These two weeks will be a time when men’s tennis should be excited without fear about the coming era.
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