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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.
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.
...Read MoreCarlos 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.
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*
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
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*
US Open Final Live Updates: An insane record from Alcaraz
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
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*
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
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
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
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
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*
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
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*
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
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*
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
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*
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
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*
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
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*
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
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*
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
