Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open 2022 final and became the youngest world leader in ATP history. Opponent Casper Ruud, who he defeated in the last action, said the Spaniard was a combination of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

At the age of 19 years, 4 months and 8 days, Carlos won after a spectacular final against Norway’s Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3.

The match at the “Arthur Ashe” arena lasted three hours and 20 minutes.

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Casper Ruud: Carlos Alcaraz took Nadal’s fighting power and Novak Djokovic’s flexibility

Casper Ruud, who beat Alcaraz in the major final at Flushing Meadows, says the Iberian took Rafael Nadal’s power to hit any ball and Novak Djokovic’s flexibility.

“Mobility is one of its many weapons. He is very fast. He can hit the ball like no one else. This sport has become so physically demanding.

I think Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal set the bar high in this aspect. Rafa, when he was Carlos’ age, was the same, rebuilt everything.

He got flexibility from Novak. He manages to pull off certain moves that make you wonder, “How is that possible?”… Carlos is kind of a combination of both. It’s impressive” – Casper Ruud.

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What winning the US Open 2022 means for Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz will receive $2,600,000 and 2,000 ATP points, while Ruud will receive a check for $1,300,000 and 1,200 ATP points.

As of September 12, 2022, Carlos Alcaraz will occupy the first position in the ATP ranking (6740 points), and Casper Ruud will be in second place (5850 points). The podium will be closed by Rafael Nadal (5810 points).

Carlos has 6 titles under his belt: Umag (2021), Rio de Janeiro, Miami Masters, Barcelona, ​​Madrid Masters and US Open (2022).

Kasper Ruud lost his second Grand Slam final after losing 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros 2022.

Carlos and Casper met three times on the ATP circuit, and the Spaniard won each time: Marbella (2021), Miami and the US Open (2022). The Norwegian won the exhibition match in Herlingham (2022).

Carlos Alcaraz, great course at US Open 2022

Round I: 7-5, 7-5, 2-0 vs Sebastian Baez – elimination (37 ATP, 2 hours 27 minutes)

II round: 6-2, 6-1, 7-5 against Federico Coria (78 ATP, 2 h. 10 min.)

Round III: 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 vs Jenson Brooksby (43 ATP, 2h 12m)

Best result: 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 against Marin Cilic (17 ATP, 3 hours 54 minutes)

Quarters: 6-3, (7)6-7, (0)6-7, 7-5, 6-3 vs. Yannick Sinner (13 ATP, 5 h. 16 min.)

Semifinals: (6)6-7, 6-3, 6-1, (5)6-7, 6-3 vs. Francis Tiafoe (26 ATP, 4 h. 20 min.)

Final: 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 against Kasper Ruud (7 ATP, 3 hours 20 minutes).