Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open 2022 Final Highlights: Alcaraz beats Ruud to claim 1st major, world no.1 ranking

Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open 2022 Men’s Singles Final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz beats Casper Ruud in a four-set tie to claim his first Grand Slam trophy. Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the US Open 2022 final between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open 2022 Men’s Singles Final Highlights: Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz beat Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday to win his maiden Grand Slam title and rise to world number one for the first time. Alcaraz, 19, fell to his back and cupped his hands to his face, rolling over before jumping up to offer a hug at the net to Ruud. The electrifying Alcaraz, who thrilled fans over the two-week tournament in New York with his acrobatic shotmaking, youthful vigour and late-night finishes, replaced Russian Daniil Medvedev at the top of the rankings. Alcaraz is the youngest-ever world number one since ATP rankings began in 1973.

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• 12 Sept 2022, 05:08:14 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Updates: CARLOS ALCARAZ IS THE US OPEN CHAMPION

  Carlos Alcaraz beats Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 to win his maiden Grand Slam trophy and his become the new world no.1. 

• 12 Sept 2022, 05:05:58 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Updates: Alcaraz to serve for the title

  Ruud holds to love but it's time for Alcaraz to wrap up the match as he serves for the title

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 5-3 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 05:01:52 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Updates: ONE GAME AWAY

  A huge ace puts him 40-30 up. Holds. ONE GAME AWAY

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 5-2 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:58:21 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Updates: 8 points away now

  Alcaraz breaks in the 4th set. That forehand error on the volley will hurt Ruud immensely. Alcaraz now eight points away from glory

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 4-2 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:56:58 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Updates: An insane record from Alcaraz

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:51:39 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Updates: Alcaraz maintains his lead in the final

  This match has hit the three-hour mark already. It well past 7:15 PM in New York. Alcaraz holds serve twice to maintain his lead on the final.

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 3-2 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:42:07 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Updates: An important hold for Ruud

  It was an important game for Ruud to stop all the momentum Alcaraz has gathered and he holds to 15. 

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 1-1 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:38:13 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Score: Alcaraz holds serve

  21-shot rally and Alcaraz emerges on top. This guy has some energy. Three back-to-back five-setters and he has still energy left in him. Holds serve. 

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 1-0 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:31:22 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Live Updates: Alcaraz wins the 3rd set

  Alcaraz consolidates his lead to go 5-1 up. Two away from taking the set now. Ruud is looking nervous, errs again. Alcaraz DOES IT! HE TAKES THE 3RD SET

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1) Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:28:25 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Live Updates:  Alcaraz in the lead in the tie-breaker

  Ruud starts off with an ace. Alcaraz wins two on his serve to go 2-1 up. Backhand and forehand error from Ruud and Alcaraz has the advantage. Goes 4-1 up. 

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 6-6 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:24:35 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Score: Time for the tie-breaker

  Alcaraz saves the set point with a stunning volley. It was a great pass hit by Ruud, by Alcaraz was clever enough to negate that by advancing to the net. Deuce. Gets advantage on the next point. Another astounding forehand from Ruud. In control and absolutely breathtaking. Deuce. Backhand sliced volley and Alcaraz disguises Ruud from a position of nowhere. Forehand error and deuce again. WHAT A SHOT! Monster forehand from Ruud leaves Alcaraz dumfounded. Advantage for Ruud. SP saved again. NOT YET! A fiery serve and volley helped him get of trouble again. 4th deuce in the game. And a 5th follows as Ruud denies Alcaraz the advantage. Alcaraz eventually holds and forces the tie-breaker with a wild volley. That was some escape. 

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 6-6 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:12:18 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Live Updates: Ruud ain't giving up

  Incredible point won at the net by Ruud. Holds nerve there and is aided by the net as well. Holds serve to go 6-5 up now. 

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 5-6 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:11:06 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Live Updates:  “Vamos aquí”

  Alcaraz is all pumped up after holding to 15. “Let's go here” is what he uttered in Spanish looking at his box. 

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 5-5 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 04:04:33 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Live Updates: Ruud a game away from taking the 3rd set

  Huge cheer for Ruud as he wins that sensational point. Standing ovation from the Arthur Ashe crowd. Forehand error follows and it's deuce. Holds serve.  

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 4-5 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:58:51 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Live Updates:  Alcaraz holds

  How good was that backhand from Ruud! Sails past Alcaraz and licks the line. The Spaniard sprints back and looks to lob it back into play, but sends it over the line. Alcaraz however holds serve at 30. Stellar play after a long time it seems from the Spaniard. 

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 4-4 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:52:22 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Live Updates: Pressure back on Alcaraz

  No drama there on serve for Ruud. Holds at 15 and puts pressure back on Alcaraz. 

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 3-4 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:48:22 AM IST

  US Open Final Live: Alcaraz keeps the 3rd set alive

  He is looking a bit frustrated at the moment, but manages to hold serve at 15 and keeps the set alive. The match has hit the two-hour mark at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. 

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 3-3 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:45:30 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Ruud takes the lead

  Comfortable hold of serve and Ruud is in the lead in this match. 

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 2-3 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:40:13 AM IST

  US Open Final Live: Ruud breaks back

  Double break point opportunity for Ruud. Alcaraz saves one with a serve and volley. Ruud breaks back

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 2-2 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:34:12 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Score: Big hold for Ruud

  Backhand error from Ruud and Alcaraz with yet another BP advantage in the set. SAVES! Deuce. Ruud advances and Alcaraz lobs it over, but fails to find the line. Advantage for Ruud. HOLDS! 

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 2-1 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:28:43 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Alcaraz takes a lead

  A comfortable hold from Alcaraz as he consolidates his lead in the third set and in the match. The highlight was of course that sublime volley from Ruud. 

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 2-0 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:25:13 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Alcaraz breaks early

  Poor start from Ruud in the third set. Couple of backhand errors and Alcaraz breaks to 30. 

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:18:20 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Ruud takes the second set 

  First double fault in the match for Alcaraz and it's 30-all. Alcaraz then errs twice to hand set point opportunity to the Norwegian. SAVES! Deuce again! Ruud hasn't been aggressive enough against Alcaraz's 2nd serve. Another SP for Ruud as Alcaraz does a second double fault in this game. BREAKS AND TAKES THE 2ND SET!

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:10:20 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Ruud consolidates lead

  Alcaraz is once again aided by the net. Ruud acts up on cleverly and quickly to make it 30-all. Ohhh…this is not what Ruud wanted. BP advantage for Alcaraz. Awesome serve to save that BP and force a deuce. That's twice he has done in this set. Alcaraz furious at failing to take on the 2nd serve. He is yelling at himself. WHAT A FOREHAND! Holds again. 

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-5 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 03:05:09 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Ruud breaks

  To outlast the sheer pace and aggression of Alcaraz takes a lot for the opponent. Drama-filled rally between the two with Alcaraz sent back and forth before Ruud gets his volley perfectly placed. Alcaraz then errs on his volley. 30-all. Ruud then pulls the trigger with a running backhand return to the drop shot and gets a BP advantage. Fourth so far for him in the match. BREAKS! 4th time lucky! 

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-4 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:58:20 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Big hold for Ruud

  Alcaraz errs on the drop shot attempt. Ruud pulls another stunning backhand winner on the kick serve before he is left dumfounded at Alcaraz's awesome backhand passing shot. Error on Ruud's forehand, and its deuce. Alcaraz gets BP opportunity. ACE! Deuce again. Holds eventually.

  Alcaraz 6-4, 2-3 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:51:30 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Final Live: Alcaraz on point in his service game

  Alcaraz too has been on a serving spree here at the moment. He hasn't missed a first serve in a long time. Holds comfortably. 

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-2 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:48:36 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Final Live: Ruud remains drama-free on serve

  Another comfortable hold of serve for the Norwegian. Casper Ruud has managed to remain drama-free on serve since being broken in the opening set, in what was his second service game in the match.  

  Alcaraz 6-4, 1-2 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:44:47 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Final Live: Both hold serve

  Ruud goes all aggressive in his service games with big forehands to hold serve to 30. Alcaraz starts off with an ace, his fourth in the night, before holding to love. 

  Alcaraz* 6-4, 1-1 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:37:04 AM IST

  US Open 2022 Final Live Updates: Alcaraz wins the opening set

  Alcaraz holds to love and comfortably takes the opening set 6-4. 

  Alcaraz* 6-4 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:33:51 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Final Live: Alcaraz to serve for the 1st set

  Ruud holds to 15 and keeps the opening set alive. Alcaraz will now be serving to go a set up in the final. 

  Alcaraz 5-4 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:30:56 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Final Live: Alcaraz a game away now from taking the opening set

  Great sportsmanship from Ruud. He did not manage to reach for the volley from Alcaraz and the Spaniard did not notice and rather erred on his return. But Ruud called it out as Alcaraz's point and the 19-year-old applauded him. Alcaraz holds to 30 with a stunning backhand return down the line. 

  Alcaraz* 5-3 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:24:44 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Updates: Casper Ruud still alive

  You are 40-0 up, why would you want to pull off those trick shots? Ruud wants to go for a tweener return and concedes the point. Holds eventually.

  Alcaraz 4-3 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:20:45 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Score: Alcaraz stays ahead in the contest

  Alcaraz has stuck to his Miami plan or rather the one that has helped him throughout this tournament - push the opponent back with his forehand and advance to the net with a volley. Wraps it up with an ace. 

  Alcaraz* 4-2 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:14:32 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Ruud holds to love

  Quick hold for Ruud. And he stays in the contest. 

  Alcaraz 3-2 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:10:52 AM IST

  US Open Final Live: Alcaraz consolidates lead

  A serve wide and forehand error puts Alcaraz 30-0 up before a stunning backhand volley return from Ruud gives the world no.7 some respite. Alcaraz then errs on drop shot attempt and then manages to outlast the Spaniard in an aggressive rally. The 19-year-old finally gets his drop shot accurate and Ruud fails to get his return perfectly in place. Alcaraz forces a deuce and  eventually holds.

  Alcaraz* 3-1 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:03:22 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Live: Alcaraz breaks

  That return from Alcaraz hits the net, gets over the line. Ruud had advanced for the return, but was disguised by the net. Coast to coast Alcaraz dragged Ruud before outlasting the Norwegian. 40-0 up. A wild forehand from Alcaraz fails to find the line. 40-15 for him. Still BP opportunity. Alcaraz breaks. 

  Alcaraz 2-1 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 02:00:05 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Score: Alcaraz holds serve

  Great backhand passing shot from Ruud and he goes 30-15 up. Another solid backhand winner from Ruud. Double BP for him. Alcaraz saves one with a serve wide. And then forces a deuce with a body serve. ACE to get the advantage. HOLDS SERVE. 

  Alcaraz* 1-1 Ruud

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:54:40 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Score: Big hold for Ruud

  Back-to-back nervous shots from Alcaraz to start with before he levels it at 30-all. That backhand return! He is standing well inside the baseline against that Ruud 2nd serve and the Norwegian had no answer. A forehand error from the Spaniard and its a deuce. Double fault from Ruud and a second BP for Alcaraz. SAVED! The backhand from Alcaraz rams against the net. Ruud sought to attack and advanced to the net and Alcaraz erred. Couple of these points help a player ease of those nerves. HOLD FOR RUUD!

  Alcaraz 0-1 Ruud*

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:48:14 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Score: Final gets underway.

  And so it begins! The blockbuster US Open final gets underway at Flushing Meadows. The winner gets his maiden Slam and the world no.1 ranking. 

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:42:11 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Score: Toss Time

  “We will do pictures first,” says the umpire for the US Open final. The rules get explained once again. Time for the toss - Alcaraz wins the toss, and opts to receive. 

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:39:10 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Score: Players make their way into Arthur Ashe stadium

  Casper Ruud makes his way into the Arthur Ashe stadium amid a loud cheer from the New York crowd. He is followed by Carlos Alcaraz. The cheer gets even louder! 

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:34:26 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Score: Prediction time

  Two experts on Sony Sports Network have made their predictions for the final. 

  Purav Raja: Casper Ruud in five sets

  Somdev Devvarman: Carlos Alcaraz in four sets

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:28:25 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Score: Meanwhile, in women's doubles final

  Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova won their first US Open double's title and third major of the year, completing the career Grand Slam by rallying to beat Americans Caty McNally and Taylor Townsend 3-6, 7-5, 6-1.

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:15:36 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live Score: Winners to unforced errors

  Alcaraz: 269/222

  Ruud: 206/203

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:10:35 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Return stats

  Alcaraz -

  Receiving points won: 44%

  1st serve return: 35.2%

  2nd serve return: 56.2%

  Break points won: 45/98

  Ruud-

  Receiving points won: 39.5%

  1st serve return: 31.3%

  2nd serve return: 51.3%

  Break points won: 35/84

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:05:25 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Serve stats

  Alcaraz - 

  1st serve in: 68.4%

  1st serve win: 67.5

  2nd serve win: 56.6

  Break points saved: 39/60

  Ruud -

  1st serve in: 64.3%

  1st serve win: 77%

  2nd serve win: 56.5%

  Break points saved: 27/41

• 12 Sept 2022, 01:02:45 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Score: Key stat from Ruud's run to the final

  Ruud is the first ever Norwegian player to have reached the US Open final.

• 12 Sept 2022, 12:55:26 AM IST

  US Open Final Live Score: Key stats from Alcaraz's run to the final

  At 19, he is the youngest major finalist since Nadal in 2005 French Open and US Open finalist since Pete Sampras in 1990. He is also the first player since Andre Agassi in 2005 US Open in men's tennis to have reached the final having won three straight five-setter ties.

• 12 Sept 2022, 12:48:19 AM IST

  Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open Final Live: Ruud recalls his French Open final vs Nadal

  “I mean, Roland Garros, the final, [Nadal] obviously gave me a good beating,” said Ruud. “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 happy that it's not Rafa on clay.

  “I hope it can have prepared me a little bit. At least I know a little bit what I'm facing when I'm stepping on the court, seeing the trophy on the back of the court, seeing tons of celebrities. Even in Roland Garros, there were royal families there watching. That was a little bit new experience for me. I hope I can be more ready for that on Sunday.”