Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz have reached the final of the 2022 US Open after two spectacular matches against Karen Khachanov and Francis Tiafoe respectively, and they will fight for both the major trophy and the top spot in the ATP rankings on Sunday.

Kasper Ruud defeats Karen Khachanov in four sets

The Norwegian Ruud (5th favorite) defeated the Russian Khachanov (27) after three hours of play with the score 7-6(5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.

For Kasper, this is the second Grand Slam final this year after Roland Garros (he was defeated by Rafael Nadal, score 6-3, 6-3, 6-0).

The result of the match Casper Ruud – Karen Khachanov

Carlos Alcaraz and Frances Tiafoe, The Arthur Ashe Show

In another match at Arthur Ashe, Carlos Alcaraz (3) managed to get the first victory over Francis Tiafoe (22 – the American won the first two matches in a row), after a “fight” lasting four hours and 20 minutes, scoring ( 6) 6-7, 6-3 , 6-1, (5)6-7, 6-3.

Carlos missed a match point in the fourth set (5-4, 40-30), but eventually won the deciding match without much trouble.

If he wins the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz will become the youngest world leader in ATP history (since 1973, when the world hierarchy exists).

The result of the match Carlos Alcaraz – Frances Tiafoe

Know:

Alcaraz is currently number one in the ATP rankings (5,940 points / will score 6,740 if he wins the final) and Ruud is second (5,850 / can reach 6,650). The podium is closed by Rafael Nadal (5810).