Casper Ruud

Casper Ruud continued his incredible year as he reached his second Grand Slam final of the season with a straight-sets win over Karen Khachanov at the US ...

The Norwegian never looked like losing the match and quickly re-established his authority in the fourth set. US Open Casper Ruud celebrates reaching the final of the US Open

Casper Ruud defeats Karen Khachanov in four sets on Friday in the US Open semi-finals. © Simon Bruty/USTA. ATP Staff Sep 10, 2022.

“I think what's most fair is if we both reach the final and whoever wins the final reaches the World No. Although Khachanov battled hard, the lengthy rally put him in too deep of a hole. The next-longest rally of the event came between Could stretch my arms in the air and win the first set. That would be I think the ideal situation,” Ruud said. “I missed a serve by small margins the first serve. “That's fun with tennis because some of the best rallies of all time, longer rallies of all times, often come in important points because we both realise how important it is. I knew this [was] a chance to win the first set. The 55-shot rally not only earned Ruud the set, but gave him a heavy dose of momentum leading into the set set, which he claimed 6-2. “It was a very important point in the match. Neither man took control of the point until Ruud unleashed a backhand up the line that Khachanov missed into the net. One point might have made all the difference.

The battle for No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings at the US Open is down to two players: Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz. Rafael Nadal has been eliminated ...

1 in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings. 2 in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings. The teen can break the mark set by Alcaraz is trying to become the youngest No. [Karen Khachanov](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/karen-khachanov/ke29/overview) in the [US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview) semi-finals, he eliminated [Rafael Nadal](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview) from contention. The battle for No.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz defeated United State of America's Frances Tiafoe to enter US Open finals on Friday.

He played the final of a Grand Slam in Roland Garros and this is my first time. You’re going to win a lot of Grand Slams, you’re a hell of a player, a hell of a person. I can see the number one in the world and at the same time it is so far away,” Alcaraz said. First time in a final of a Grand Slam. He deserves to play in the final. No American man has hoisted a Grand Slam trophy since Andy Roddick won the U.S.

Alcaraz survived another marathon match, battling past Tiafoe 6-7 (6) 6-3 6-1 6-7 (5) 6-3.

I came here to win the US Open and I feel I let everybody down. I’m going to enjoy the moment and let’s see what happens.” [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) But just when it appeared Tiafoe’s race was run, he roused himself. I’m going to come back and I will win this thing one day.” [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. I can see the number one but at the same time it’s so far. “It’s amazing to be able to fight for big things,” said Alcaraz. The Tiafoe-supporting part of the crowd willed their man to take it to a decider, and he won one of the points of the night to save a match point at 4-5, showing tremendous defence and then finishing it with the deftest of drop shots. He won only one point in the opening three games of the third set, two of which were on his serve, and he was in big trouble when Alcaraz won five straight points to break early in the fourth. It has been a breakthrough tournament for 24-year-old Tiafoe, who defeated Nadal for the biggest win of his career in the fourth round before becoming the first American man to make the last four in New York for 16 years and the first black American man since Arthur Ashe in 1972. [Carlos Alcaraz](/topic/carlos-alcaraz) will take on [Casper Ruud](/topic/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.

Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz will be able to end the tournament as the top-ranked male player depending on their results, and the Norwegian appears more than ...

If Ruud and Alcaraz both reach the final, it will mark the first time in Open Era history that two men will be battling it out to make their world No 1 debut in a Grand Slam final. “Of course he came in French Open with some nerves because he really wanted to do well there and had a difficult opponent in the first round,” the elder Ruud said of his son. [Rafael Nadal ](/latest/rafael-nadal)has received a warning as he waits anxiously to learn whether he will become the world No 1 again after the US Open.

Casper Ruud defeated Karen Khachanov to reach his second grand slam final of the season at the US Open and move to within one result of taking over as world number one. The Norwegian has not yet become a big name outside tennis but he has grown into ...

I thought the French Open might have been the only slam final of my career. “Phenomenal in the second and the fourth sets and Karen stepped up in the third. I think we were both a bit nervous at the beginning.

Casper Ruud defeated Karen Khachanov to reach his second grand slam final of the season at the US Open and move to within one result of taking over as world ...

I thought the French Open might have been the only slam final of my career. "Phenomenal in the second and the fourth sets and Karen stepped up in the third. I think we were both a bit nervous at the beginning.

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 ...

First time in a final of a grand slam. I'm going to enjoy the moment and let's see what happens." Having finished after 2am against both Marin Cilic and then Jannik Sinner in the match of the tournament so far, he played another night-session classic against Frances Tiafoe. I hope I can be more ready for that on Sunday." "After the final I said, 'if I ever reach one again, I hope it is not Rafa on the other side of the court in Roland Garros', because it's sort of an impossible task I think for any player. "I hope it will be a good match.

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 ...

I came here to win the US Open and I feel I let everybody down. I'm going to come back and I will win this thing one day." I'm going to enjoy the moment and let's see what happens." But just when it appeared Tiafoe's race was run, he roused himself. I can see the number one but at the same time it's so far. I'm going to give everything that I have.

US Open finalist Casper Ruud does not expect to match the popularity of Erling Haaland in his native Norway.

First time in a final of a grand slam. I can see the number one but at the same time it’s so far. I’m going to enjoy the moment and let’s see what happens.’ ‘After the final I said, ‘if I ever reach one again, I hope it is not Rafa on the other side of the court in Roland Garros’, because it’s sort of an impossible task I think for any player. Having finished after 2am against both Marin Cilic and then Jannik Sinner in the match of the tournament so far, he played another night-session classic against Frances Tiafoe. I hope I can be more ready for that on Sunday.’ I thought about a young man 10 years ago dreaming for this moment. He has beaten me a couple of times and I will seek my revenge.’ ‘I hope it can have prepared me a little bit. He’ll probably continue to be so for many more years. I want to represent Norway in a good way and put Norwegian tennis a little bit more on the map than it’s been the last years.’ [Manchester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P5_LNK1)’s goal machine Haaland, and Ruud said: ‘He’s had an unbelievable season so far.

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.

At the end of the day I have to be happy; I gave everything that I had.” I just wish I was the one who got the W,” said Tiafoe, who will crack the top 20 for the first time on Monday. It's a final of a Grand Slam, fighting for the No. He's one of the best players in the world, for sure. It’s the final of a Grand Slam. “I’m going to do the same; that is going for it. 1 since the introduction of the rankings in 1973 and would earn him a maiden Grand Slam crown. Yeah, it was 12 months of working hard in the gym, on the court. He hits the ball so hard. But I would say it's all mental.” His mental strength is unreal,” said John McEnroe while he was commentating the Spaniard’s semi-final against Tiafoe. “I would say now I'm more prepared.

It will mean a first Grand Slam final appearance for Alcaraz, who is the youngest male player to reach a major showpiece since compatriot Rafael Nadal 17 years ...

I thought the French Open might have been the only slam final of my career. I think we were both a bit nervous at the beginning. I can see the number one but at the same time it’s so far.

It took Casper Ruud 76 seconds to win a 55-shot rally during his semi-final match against Karen Khachanov with the Norwegian admitting it was key to him ...

[US Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/us-open/) I was able to at one point there where I just ripped the backhand down the line and went for it sort of. [News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) “I missed a serve by small margins the first serve. [Wimbledon](https://www.tennis365.com/category/grand-slam/wimbledon/) Second serve we played for the rally. I knew this [was] a chance to win the first set. “Towards the end the pulse was getting very high and the legs were almost shaking at a point. I think we both just refused to do a mistake knowing how important that point is.” I’m on my serve,” the 23-year-old explained. “It was a very important point in the match. I had not wasted two because he served well on the two previous set points.

CASPER RUUD discussed fellow Norwegian star Erling Haaland after qualifying for Sunday's US Open final.

I thought the French Open might have been the only slam final of my career. The famed forward has continued where he left off with Dortmund, having hit a mammoth 86 goals in 89 outings for the Black and Yellows. However, while Ruud has continued to raise eyebrows by reaching his second Grand Slam final of the season, he still believes he won't be able to rival the status of Haaland - Norway and football's latest sporting superstar. The 23-year-old overcame Russia's Karen Khachanov 7-6 6-2 5-7 6-2 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium to book his second Grand Slam final of the year having been pipped to the [French Open](/latest/french-open) title by [Rafael Nadal](/latest/rafael-nadal) back in June. The 22-year-old has already struck 12 goals in just eight appearances for Pep Guardiola's side. He’s obviously the biggest star we have in Norway for the moment.

Sunday's match is not only a battle for the U.S. Open men's singles title. It will also determine the next world No. 1, and whoever wins will rise to the ...

He is 0-2 against Alcaraz and lost to him, 7-5, 6-4, in the [final of the Miami Open](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/03/sports/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-miami-open.html) on a hardcourt in April. But once I’m at home with my family, my friends and the people I have known since I was little, I feel like a 19-year-old kid.” Alcaraz likes to take big cuts and hit the ball very early, and the true bounce of a hardcourt allows him more precision. Alcaraz is at his most dangerous and entertaining when he is on the scramble. But Nadal and Djokovic have missed big chunks of this season (and Nadal missed the last few months of 2021 as well). One more match awaits, and the final against Ruud, a 23-year-old Norwegian, will not only be a duel for the U.S. It will also be a match for the No. [Against Tiafoe in the semifinals](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/09/sports/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-outlasts-frances-tiafoe-to-reach-us-open-final.html), Alcaraz came up with lunging angles, forehand passing shots off balls that seemed already out of reach, and produced topspin lobs from deeply compromised positions that landed beyond Tiafoe’s reach directly on the baseline. He has worked the same kind of magic with a majority of the crowd against him, as it was on Friday night when he played Frances Tiafoe. He has done it with the crowd of nearly 24,000 in Arthur Ashe Stadium supporting him, saving a match point against Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals. Open, the evidence is overwhelming now after his bewitching run to the men’s singles final, in which he will face Casper Ruud on Sunday. 1, and whoever wins will rise to the top spot for the first time.

"He [Ruud] is awesome, he is humble," McEnroe told Eurosport. "He is not going to light the stadium on fire. He does not have the charisma of Carlos Alcaraz or ...

But I did not see this coming, that he would be this good on hard courts." "I hope it has prepared me a little bit. He has spent a lot of time the last few years at He does not have the charisma of Carlos Alcaraz or Frances Tiafoe, but he is a credit to our game. "He is not going to light the stadium on fire. The Norwegian has defeated Matteo Berrettini and Karen Khachanov on his way to the final in New York, where he will face the Spaniard Alcaraz.

Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open will be the first Grand Slam mens singles final to feature two players with chance to become world No 1 for ...

I'm going to enjoy the moment and let's see what happens." I hope I can be more ready for that on Sunday." I can see the number one but at the same time, it's so far. "It's amazing to be able to fight for big things. [skysports.com/tennis](http://www.skysports.com/tennis), our Twitter account [@skysportstennis](https://twitter.com/SkySportsTennis) & Sky Sports - on the go! "After the final I said, 'if I ever reach one again, I hope it is not Rafa on the other side of the court in Roland Garros', because it's sort of an impossible task I think for any player. I'm going to give everything that I have" I thought about a young man 10 years ago dreaming for this moment. I'm happy that it's not Rafa on clay. It's a joy to watch him score goal after goal. "I'm just focused on my career. He'll probably continue to be so for many more years.

Tennis star Casper Ruud has admitted to 'acting' during his US Open semi-final victory over Karen Khachanov. Ruud saw off Khachanov 7-6, 6-2, 7-5, ...

After Roland Garros I was extremely happy but of course humble enough to think that could be my only final at a Grand Slam in my career. “But you have to take into account that this match is probably the biggest in both of our careers. The win was no doubt a tough one for Ruud, who had to rally on a number of occasions throughout to see off the Russian.

The obstacles for Ruud are clearly numerous. Despite reaching his second grand slam final of the season, Ruud has never beaten a top-10 opponent at a grand slam ...

Here he is at 19 years old, fighting to become the youngest world No 1 in the history of the ATP tour and the second-youngest US Open champion, after Pete Sampras. In each of his three five-set matches against Marin Cilic, Jannik Sinner and Tiafoe, he has had clear and numerous opportunities to finish with far less toil, and it is partly his wastefulness that has forced him to be so resilient. Both players will have to handle the greatest occasion of their career, and all the nerves that could easily strike them as they seek it out. It is rare enough for players to reach the world summit for the first time after winning a slam. Not only will Ruud and Alcaraz compete for their first grand slam title in the final, but the world No 1 ranking is also on the line. It will make him so hard to put away as he faces Casper Ruud for the men’s US Open title on Sunday.