Kasper Ruud showed a rare fair play on the tennis court, especially in the final of a Grand Slam. At the end of the first set of the final act with Carlos Alcaraz at the 2022 US Open, the Norwegian admitted that the ball had fallen twice in his own court before he hit it, thus conceding a point to the Iberian.

Although Alcaraz defeated him in the final of the 2022 US Open, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3, in three hours and 20 minutes of play, Casper Ruud proved that he is a big player.

Casper Ruud conceded a point in the 2022 US Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, although the referee missed the Norwegian’s error

In the first set, with the score 4-3 in favor of Alcaraz, Ruud sent a very high ball, which the Iberian did not repeat on the opponent’s court.

Both players stopped to look at the umpire, after which Ruud admitted that before hitting the ball, he fell twice in his court, effectively giving his opponent the point.

The Norwegian’s decision was applauded and appreciated by Alcaraz, especially since the referee did not record Ruud’s mistake.

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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 Alcaraz became the youngest world leader in ATP history with success at the 2022 US Open.

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).