After a captivating fortnight of action, the US Open men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud will bring the tournament to a close on Sunday.
A huge serve and and a Ruud mistake and Alcaraz holds. First set - Ruud holds 1-0: An unreturned serve gives Ruud the first point. First set - Ruud holds, Alcaraz leads 5-4: The Norway star races to a 30-0 lead. And that's the first set to the wonderkid. Third set - Ruud holds, Alcaraz leads 2-1: Alcaraz gets the first point. First set - Alcaraz holds to win 6-4: Alcaraz serves and volleys twice to get the first two points. Second set - Alcaraz holds 1-1: Two quality serves gets the first two points for Alcaraz. Third set - Alcaraz breaks 1-0: Alcaraz heaps the pressure on Ruud early. Third set - Ruud holds 3-2: Ruud goes long to start the game. Third set - Alcaraz holds 4-4: Ruud lands a magnificent backhand on the line and Alcaraz can't get the tweener in. Third set - Ruud holds 6-5: Ruud wins a scramble at the net in an incredible net. Fourth set - Alcaraz holds 5-2: Ruud gets the first point with a huge defensive effort.
The 19-year-old was appearing in his eighth major tournament. The victory also marks his first Grand Slam title.
1 himself who won the French Open in 2003 and reached the final of that year's U.S. He won 34 of 45 points when he went to the net Sunday. It came while he was trailing 4-3 in the first set; he raced forward to a short ball that bounced twice before Ruud's racket touched it. But he erased each of those point-from-the-set opportunities for Ruud with the sorts of quick-reflex, soft-hand volleys he repeatedly displayed. Open final on Sunday to earn his first Grand Slam title at age 19 and become the youngest man to be ranked No. NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz used his combination of moxie and maturity to beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 in the U.S.
Carlos Alcaraz avait deux rêves : gagner un tournoi du Grand Chelem et devenir numéro un mondial. Il a réalisé les deux, dimanche, en battant Casper Ruud en ...
Il a fait fi de la fatigue et de la pression pour remporter la quatrième manche assez aisément. Alcaraz et Ruud ont offert du jeu inspiré et une finale qui pourrait être montrée à des extraterrestres pour expliquer ce qu’est du tennis de qualité. Cependant, Alcaraz voulait se battre et il était prêt à aller jusqu’au bout de ses capacités. Le Norvégien de 23 ans poussait énormément de balles en fond de terrain et rattrapait toutes les attaques de son opposant. Des balles qui touchent son cadre de raquette, des fautes directes et un rythme brisé. Le début de la troisième avait été à l’avantage d’Alcaraz, qui avait brisé Ruud d’entrée de jeu, mais le Norvégien est revenu plus fort avec un bris trois jeux plus tard.
Un premier titre Majeur et en prime la place de no1 mondial, qu'il est désormais le plus jeune de l'histoire à occuper à 19 ans : Carlos Alcaraz, ...
Du Big 3, seul Novak Djokovic (35 ans) n’a pas dit son dernier mot et sera sans aucun doute encore candidat aux principaux titres et à la place de no1 mondial. Le précédent record était détenu par le Sud-Africain Kevin Anderson lorsqu’il avait perdu en finale à Wimbledon en 2018 (23h20). C’est au contraire le Norvégien qui a craqué en commettant de soudaines fautes directes.
Carlos Alcaraz's first Grand Slam title is an ominous sign for his competitors. The 19-year-old is the youngest men's world No. 1 in history.
Alcaraz has the ability and temperament to do something similar. So to win this, Alcaraz had to win the arm-wrestle and peak at the right moments. He then clambered through the crowd to get up and greet his team. "All of the top decisions are with my parents and team -- it's really special for me," Alcaraz said after. Some of that is down to him, but it's also in part to the team around him. In the final game as Alcaraz was serving for the title, he went 30-0 up. And he delivered on the hype. "But there's no time to be tired in the final run of a Grand Slam -- you have to give everything on court and everything you have inside. But then Alcaraz -- just like he's done repeatedly here -- found another level, won a remarkable point to take the set to a tiebreak and then blew Ruud away in that, 7-1. With all the snapping forehands, beautiful lobs and cutting volleys at the net, you have an eye-catching superstar who has the potential to be a mainstay in Grand Slam finals for the next 15 years. Those heavy legs were light again, and Alcaraz was making the sorts of heavenly shots we've become accustomed to. The triple-header of five-set matches leading up to this match looked to have taken their toll.
Un premier titre Majeur et en prime la place de N.1 mondial, qu'il est désormais le plus jeune de l'histoire à occuper à 19 ans : Carlos Alcaraz, ...
Du Big 3, seul Novak Djokovic (35 ans) n’a pas dit son dernier mot et sera sans aucun doute encore candidat aux principaux titres et à la place de N.1 mondial. Le précédent record était détenu par le Sud-Africain Kevin Anderson lorsqu’il avait perdu en finale à Wimbledon en 2018 (23h20). C’est au contraire le Norvégien qui a craqué en commettant de soudaines fautes directes. Ces derniers mois, l’Espagnol répétait à l’envi son rêve d’enfant. «J’ai pensé à ma maman et à mon grand-père. Très vite, il a posé ses mains sur sa bouille d’encore adolescent, en proie à la plus belle émotion de sa jeune carrière, le sourire embué de larmes.
Carlos Alcaraz leaves New York with that familiar grin back on his face after claiming the US Open title and the No. 1 Pepperstone ATP Ranking.
[US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview) last year. I thought that I'm able to have good results in a Grand Slam, but not be a champion.” Arriving in New York for the [US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview), Ferrero gave his charge license to loosen up, get to net and go on the attack. But an opening round-loss in Montreal to [Tommy Paul](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/tommy-paul/pl56/overview) – when he candidly said the pressure got to him – and a quarter-final loss to [Cameron Norrie](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/cameron-norrie/n771/overview) in Cincinnati, led to worry and self-doubt. It's something I dream since I was a kid, since I start playing tennis.” “I just can say that I'm really happy to move on to be No. I'm going to fight for have more of this.” “I never thought that I was going to achieve something like that at 19 years old. [Carlos Alcaraz](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/carlos-alcaraz/a0e2/overview) arrived for the North American hard-court swing as World No. 1 in the history of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, Alcaraz will leave New York after Monday’s media tour of Manhattan with his usual, wide grin. I felt the pressure,” Alcaraz said. To smile on court, to enjoy playing tennis.
Spanish teenager wins U.S. Open to claim first Grand Slam title and take world No. 1 ranking.
If she’s going to have a professional enemy, the other person is probably going to have to pick the fight. But eventually, he’s going to have to find the Borg to his McEnroe. But it has to be someone, and they must also separate themselves from the pack. Still in his prime, Djokovic now has the air of someone whose desk has been moved to a sub-basement. Maybe it’s Jannik Sinner, who pushed Alcaraz in the longest match in U.S. Clearly, Alcaraz is the designated headliner of tennis. Who wants to watch one guy steamroll the competition every time? Be gracious to the loser. Fall to the court. It’s whether he can find a friend to be a huge star with him. Something tells me he’ll think up a more original way of being the winner. Right from the outset, he should carry himself like someone who’s been here before and expects to stay.
C'est l'avènement de Carlos 1er: dans la plus grande arène de tennis du monde, le court Arthur-Ashe, Carlos Alcaraz est devenu à 19 ans le plus jeune N.1 ...
Preuve du respect entre les deux gladiateurs, Ruud a reconnu qu’une balle avait doublé dans son camp et ainsi donné le point à son adversaire alors qu’il était mené 4-3. Le précédent record était détenu par le Sud-Africain Kevin Anderson depuis qu’il avait perdu en finale à Wimbledon en 2018, après avoir passé 23h20 sur le court. Auparavant, le plus jeune numéro 1 était l’Australien Lleyton Hewitt, qui avait 20 ans et 9 mois lorsqu’il est devenu numéro 1 le 19 novembre 2001.
NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz a utilisé sa combinaison de détermination et maturité pour défaire Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 en finale des Internationaux ...
Le jeu s’est poursuivi, Alcaraz a hésité puis a raté sa réplique. Ce point est survenu alors qu’il était mené 4-3 dans la première manche : il s’est précipité sur un amorti qui a rebondi deux fois avant que sa raquette ne touche la balle. Il a été sacré vice-champion à Roland-Garros, en juin, en raison d’un revers contre Nadal en finale. Pour mettre le classement dans son contexte, il est utile de savoir que Djokovic n’a pas joué à Flushing Meadows ou aux Internationaux d’Australie cette année. Alcaraz a baissé pavillon lors du deuxième set et a fait face à deux balles de manche au troisième set, alors en retard 6-5. Finalement, vendredi, en demi-finales, Alcaraz a dû sauver une balle de match contre Frances Tiafoe.
Alcaraz denied Ruud from becoming the first Norwegian man to win a major singles title. Ruud previously lost this year's French Open final to Nadal. Alcaraz is ...
in Rio), becoming the youngest man to beat a top-50 player in 17 years. 1 in the world, to be champion of a Grand Slam,” Alcaraz said in an on-court interview. “He’s going to be a problem for a very long time.” Alcaraz is the first teen to be No. Open, becoming at 19 the youngest man to win a major since Rafael Nadal‘s first title at the 2005 French Open and the youngest man to ascend to the No. It marked the first time that two men faced off each seeking his first major title and to take over the No.
Carlos Alcaraz a été sacré champion du US Open grâce à un gain en quatre manches face à Casper Ruud.
Preuve du respect entre les deux gladiateurs, Ruud a reconnu qu'une balle avait doublé dans son camp et ainsi donné le point à son adversaire alors qu'il était mené 4-3. Alcaraz a fait étalage de toute la panoplie de son talent, physique, tactique et tennistique. Le précédent record était détenu par le Sud-Africain Kevin Anderson lorsqu'il avait perdu en finale à Wimbledon en 2018 après avoir passé 23h20 sur le court. Mais le réputé austère Norvégien n'a pas été en reste pour assurer le spectacle. Auparavant, le plus jeune N.1 était l'Australien Lleyton Hewitt, qui avait 20 ans et 9 mois lorsqu'il est devenu N.1 le 19 novembre 2001. L'Espagnol s'est imposé 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 en 3h20.
Carlos Alcaraz won his first major title at the U.S. Open to become the youngest No. 1 in ATP history.
On a historic evening at the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz overcame Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 to clinch his first Grand Slam trophy and secure the No.
The Serbian Djokovic saved two against [Roger Federer](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roger-federer/f324/overview) in the 2019 final at The Championships. [Roland Garros](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/roland-garros/520/overview) in June, was also bidding to become the 28th player and first Norwegian to jump to No. The fifth seed, who captured his 44th tour-level win of the season when he downed [Karen Khachanov](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/karen-khachanov/ke29/overview) in the semi-finals, was unable to cope with Alcaraz’s aggressive net play and relentless pressure during the crucial moments. He was the second player to book his spot in Turin after countryman Nadal. Alcaraz then opened his shoulders and went back to basics in the fourth set to finish the job. The Spaniard, who won 79 per cent (31/39) of net points across the first three sets, lifted his arms in the air as he walked back to his chair. However, he leaves the hard-court major in top spot, becoming the youngest player to rise to the top of tennis’ mountain in the history of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings (since 1973). The fifth seed crucially saved a break point at 2-2, before he broke Alcaraz in the following game to gain a foothold and belief. However, he started to show signs of fatigue, impacting his footwork and decision making which allowed Ruud to work his way back into the set. [Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/intesa-sanpaolo-next-gen-atp-finals/7696/overview) winner arrived at Flushing Meadows as the World No. The third seed, who hit 13 winners in the set, consistently scampered around the baseline to turn defence into attack, while he moved forward effectively to close points at the net. An emotional Alcaraz dropped to the floor following his historic victory as he received roars of support from the New York crowd.
The Spaniard's breakout tournament ended with him holding the trophy — and the world's No. 1 spot.
He triumphed in a 21-shot rally at the start of the fourth set Sunday. One key for Ruud in taking the second set and keeping up in the third was his return game. He got the fans out of their seats in the third game with spectacular hitting and an early break of serve; chants of “¡Olé, olé olé olé!” broke out between points. 5 seed was a revelation in his own right as the first Norwegian man to reach a U.S. Alcaraz entered the view of mainstream audiences at the perfect time. 2 spot in the world, a fitting conclusion to a U.S. Alcaraz had won three breathtaking five-set matches in a row to reach the final, and his last stand, though shorter, was just as gripping. He began to believe winning Grand Slam trophies and standing atop the rankings was a possibility after he won a Masters 1000-level tournament in Miami in April — also over Ruud. Alcaraz enthralled the crowds with late-night blockbusters that showcased some of the best shot-making there is to see on tour. Open that doubled as a good, long look at the future. NEW YORK — In all the times he was asked over the past few days about the possibility of taking the No. He also joins Pete Sampras, another 19-year-old when he did it in 1990, as the only teenagers to win the U.S.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud for his first career major title and the No. 1 ranking in men's tennis.
Friday after Alcaraz needed to save a match point; and against [Frances Tiafoe](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2708) in the semifinals. He won 34 of 45 points when he went to the net Sunday. Alcaraz dropped the second set and faced a pair of set points while down 6-5 in the third. It came while he was trailing 4-3 in the first set; he raced forward to a short ball that bounced twice before Ruud's racket touched it. Then he went into the stands for hugs with his coach, Alcaraz went after Ruud's weaker side, the backhand, and found success that way, especially while serving. He's the youngest man to win a major title since And now he's a US Open champion and the No. You have to give everything you have inside. He only briefly showed signs of fatigue from having to get through three consecutive five-setters to reach the title match, something no one had done in New York in 30 years. [Carlos Alcaraz](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3782) bumped fists with fans leaning over a railing along the path leading to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Alcaraz is imbued with boundless enthusiasm and energy, not to mention skill, speed, stamina and sangfroid.
Un premier titre Majeur et en prime la place de N.1 mondial, qu'il est désormais le plus jeune de l'histoire à occuper à 19 ans : Carlos Alcaraz, ...
Du Big 3, seul Novak Djokovic (35 ans) n’a pas dit son dernier mot et sera sans aucun doute encore candidat aux principaux titres et à la place de N.1 mondial. Le précédent record était détenu par le Sud-Africain Kevin Anderson lorsqu’il avait perdu en finale à Wimbledon en 2018 (23h20). C’est au contraire le Norvégien qui a craqué en commettant de soudaines fautes directes. Ces derniers mois, l’Espagnol répétait à l’envi son rêve d’enfant. «J’ai pensé à ma maman et à mon grand-père. Très vite, il a posé ses mains sur sa bouille d’encore adolescent, en proie à la plus belle émotion de sa jeune carrière, le sourire embué de larmes.
Carlos Alcaraz avait deux rêves : gagner un tournoi du Grand Chelem et devenir numéro un mondial. Il a réalisé les deux, dimanche, en battant Casper Ruud en ...
Il le sait, je le sais et je serai toujours tout près de lui pour le lui rappeler », a insisté Ferrero, qui n’est pas surpris de la victoire de son poulain à Flushing Meadows. Il a fait fi de la fatigue et de la pression pour remporter la quatrième manche assez aisément. Il faut continuer de travailler, de jouer à un très haut niveau et de gagner. Cependant, Alcaraz voulait se battre et il était prêt à aller jusqu’au bout de ses capacités. Il sait, et je sais que nous devons continuer de travailler », a indiqué Ferrero en conférence de presse. Alcaraz et Ruud ont offert du jeu inspiré et une finale qui pourrait être montrée à des extraterrestres pour expliquer ce qu’est du tennis de qualité. Le Norvégien de 23 ans poussait énormément de balles en fond de terrain et rattrapait toutes les attaques de son opposant. Comme Alcaraz avait joué beaucoup plus que Ruud pendant la quinzaine, il était normal que l’Espagnol semble à certains moments plus épuisé que son rival. Révélation de l’année 2022, Alcaraz avait rendez-vous avec l’histoire au stade Arthur-Ashe, lui qui, il y a un an à peine, remportait le tournoi NextGen de l’ATP réservé aux meilleurs espoirs du tennis. Le début de la troisième avait été à l’avantage d’Alcaraz, qui avait brisé Ruud d’entrée de jeu, mais le Norvégien est revenu plus fort avec un bris trois jeux plus tard. Des balles qui touchent son cadre de raquette, des fautes directes et un rythme brisé. À l’enjeu, le dernier majeur de la saison, mais surtout le sommet du classement mondial.
To many on the outside, Carlos Alcaraz lifting the US Open trophy looked like the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice.
1 in the world and to be a champion of a grand slam were dreams for me. For me, this feeling is indescribable, so this trophy means a lot to me. "This moment means a lot to me, it's something I was looking for since I started playing tennis," Alcaraz said after his victory. It's a fitting way to cap what has been an astonishing breakout year for the young man from El Palmar in the region of Murcia. I will fight to get another one and so this is a goal for me next year." He somehow managed to find the strength to climb through the stands to reach his supporter's box, sharing hugs with friends, family and his coach, former world No.
The teenager has the tools to rule men's tennis. But he is wise to concentrate on the present after a spectacular US Open victory.
And that was before he was again [made to go the distance against Frances Tiafoe](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/10/carlos-alcaraz-frances-tiafoe-us-open-semi-final-tennis-report) in the semi-finals, holding off both a homestanding opponent brimming with confidence and the sold-out Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd squarely in the 24-year-old American’s corner. I’m going to fight to have more of this.” Alcaraz more than passes the eye test and there’s reason to believe the era of the Big Three could be giving way to the Big One sooner rather than later. “Right now I’m enjoying the moment,” he said. [sensational run to the US Open title](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/11/carlos-alcaraz-wins-us-open-final-tennis-casper-ruud-world-no-1), it’s that one would-be winner is rarely enough to stop him. If he does stay healthy, the sky is the limit. The scary part is he’s only in his second full year on tour and there’s so much room for improvement. When his serve catches up to the other fully developed elements of his game, there may be no stopping him. “Since the moment that I started with him, I saw some things that were different than the other guys at his age. But the 19-year-old from the small village of El Palmar on Spain’s southeastern coast practically earned his trophy in the run-up, surviving three consecutive five-set affairs to reach the title match, something no player had managed in 30 years. Then a heart-stopping 5hr 15min quarter-final win from match-point down in the fourth against Jannik Sinner that ended before a few hundred fans at 2.50am, For two weeks in New York, the best teenager in men’s tennis since Rafael Nadal nearly two decades ago turned would-be killshots into crowd-pleasing additions to [his ever-expanding highlight reel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DArjhNNr4eM), keeping points alive with his incomparable all-court movement, impeccable touch and taste for the fight.