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Capster usa2/18/2023 He can’t find his rhythm as another spooned backhand means it’s 3-1 Alcaraz. Oof, first-point ace for 1-0 Ruud, although he then shanks a backhand to level things up and can’t find a forehand on the next point. *denotes next to serve *Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1) Casper Ruud - ALCARAZ WINS THE THIRD SET Marathon 21-shot rally ends with Ruud going wide and Alcaraz then seals the opening game. Great forehand winner brings it closer and a serve-volley levels things at 30-30. He’s in trouble early in his opening service game though as Ruud forces him on the defensive and moves to 0-30. How do both players reset and go again? It felt like if Alcaraz lost it, it could have been curtains but the way he came back from the brink may inspire him. *denotes next to serve Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 1-0 Casper Ruud* Some lovely groundstrokes from Ruud and a sublime pick-up volley helps him move within one point of the hold, which he seals when Alcaraz finds the net. *denotes next to serve *Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 1-1 Casper Ruud Makes up for it on the next point as he marmalises a forehand after a big serve and seals the game to 15 with an ace down the ‘T’ It doesn’t appear to be giving him any particular advantage as he slips to 0-30 before Alcaraz blasts one long down the middle after coming forward. Ruud standing miles behind the baseline on the Alcaraz first serve. *denotes next to serve Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 2-1 Casper Ruud* We pass the three-hour mark for this match and there’s plenty of life left in it. Ooosh! Massive forehand winner by the Norwegian, unreturned serve and ace seals it to 15. Ruud digs out a volley on the first point but goes for too much on a forehand that follows. *denotes next to serve *Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 2-2 Casper Ruud WOW! Make that 10 aces as he bangs a third in a row.įinally misses one, then the second serve as well for a double fault but then we finally get a point involving open play, which Alcaraz wins for a hold to 15. *denotes next to serve Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 3-2 Casper Ruud*īig serves aplenty for both men now, as Alcaraz opens up with his eighth ace and immediately bangs his ninth down the ‘T’. And he takes it! Ruud goes long and ALCARAZ BREAKS! He’s just two points from US Open glory now. Goes wide on the next point though - 30-30.īREAK POINT Alcaraz after superb defensive work forces Ruud to miss an overhead. Perhaps a chance of a first break in this fourth set as Ruud leaves one short and Alcaraz puts the backhand away for 15-30. *denotes next to serve *Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 4-2 Casper Ruud - ALCARAZ BREAKS Another ace! 40-30 and it’s game point, which he takes to move one game away from his maiden US Open title. Great battling from the Spaniard though and ace number 11 helps him fight to 30-30. Takes the first two points, the second coming off a missed drop volley for Alcaraz to go 0-30. Ruud not going down without a fight here. *denotes next to serve Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 5-2 Casper Ruud* Can the Spaniard now hold his nerve to become a rare teenage grand slam winner? Ruud at least forces Alcaraz to serve it out. Huge serve, can’t be returned and he drops to the floor.ĬARLOS ALCARAZ WINS THE US OPEN AND IS THE NEW WORLD NO 1 *Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 5-3 Casper Ruud Tries to win it all with a forehand but drifts long. What a response! Ace down the ‘T’ - 40-15 and TWO CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS. Finds the middle of the net and Ruud has the smallest glimmer of hope at 30-15. Oh no! He’s missed a simple overhead smash. Stunning forehand out wide, comes to the net and puts away the volley - he’s looked brilliant at the net in this match. Perfect start with a 126mph ace - his 13th of the match. This could be Alcaraz’s moment of destiny. Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 Casper Ruud - ALCARAZ WINS THE US OPEN He only turned 19 years old in May and it has really felt like the coming of the next generation this fortnight at Flushing Meadows.Ī word for Casper Ruud, who was brilliant and will be the new world No 2, but this is Alcaraz’s moment. A fully-deserved victory and he first grand slam of many. Ruud battles to win the second set 6-2 (Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6 Ruud)Īlcaraz wins the first set with a single break of serve (Alcaraz 6-4 Ruud)Ī brilliant performance by Carlos Alcaraz. Relive a captivating men’s singles final: US Open men’s final: Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper RuudĬarlos Alcaraz wins US Open by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-3Īlcaraz takes maiden grand slam title and becomes world No 1Īlcaraz wins a marathon 73-minute fourth set 7-1 in the tiebreak (Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 Ruud)
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