To mitigate the effect of Khachanov's serves, Ruud would stand way behind the baseline to return, then look to dominate exchanges from the baseline. ROUNDUP Alcaraz tops Sinner in latest-ending match in U.S. The 23-year-old from Norway was the runner-up to Nadal at the French Open in June. When it ended, spectators in Arthur Ashe Stadium called out his name, "Ruuuuud!" - and it sounded sort of as if they were booing, rather than saluting. Open semifinal while building a big lead against Karen Khachanov and held on for a 7-6 (5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 victory earlier on Friday that put him in his second Grand Slam title match of the year. Ruud claimed a 55-shot point to end the first set of his U.S. Open men's finalist from any country since Pete Sampras won the trophy at 19 in 1990. Spain's Alcaraz is popular around the world, widely recognized as a future star of the sport, and he is now the youngest U.S. No surprise, given he was the first American man in the semifinals at Flushing Meadows in 16 years. Tiafoe, a 24-year-old from Maryland who eliminated 22-time Grand Slam champ Rafael Nadal in the fourth round, played to a sellout crowd of more than 23,000 that included former first lady Michelle Obama, often asking for - and receiving - more noise. 1 or Alcaraz will become the youngest man to get to the ATP's top spot since the computerized rankings began in 1973.Īlcaraz and Tiafoe were both making their major semifinal debuts and offered an exceptionally entertaining performance for a little more than a set, and a little more than an hour, at the start, then again for the latter portion of the fourth and the beginning of the fifth. 7 Casper Ruud for the championship on Sunday with so much on the line: The winner will become a major champion for the first time and lead the rankings next week.Įither Ruud's six-place jump will represent the biggest move ever to No.
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