Carlos Alcaraz battles Casper Ruud as the next generation of men’s tennis arrives. The winner will make a breakthrough in the grand slams and also rise to No 1 in the world rankings in a fascinating final at Flushing Meadows in New York.
Alcaraz, the No 3 seed, battled past Frances Tiafoe over five gruelling sets, a third successive five-set match following brutal contests against Marin Cilic and Janik Sinner. While Ruud, the No 5 seed, had too much for Karen Khachanov and Matteo Berrettini in his impressive run to the final.
It is Ruud’s second final of 2022 after going down to Rafael Nadal in the French Open final, but he will need a first career win over the Spaniard having lost both previous contests, including the most recent match in Miami.
Date, venue and UK start time
The men’s final takes place tonight at Flushing Meadows in New York.
The action at Arthur Ashe Stadium is scheduled to start at 9pm BST.
How to watch US Open final
TV channel: The final will be broadcast on the Amazon Prime Video streaming service.
Live stream: Amazon Prime subscribers will be able to watch the final either through their website or through the app.
US Open final prediction
Alcaraz cannot get into a position where he is chasing again, having had to overcome the odds during his last three matches after dropping sets.
Still, while Ruud has been more consistent, he has rarely shown the level Alcaraz can reach at his best.
Alcaraz to win.
Ruud vs Alcaraz h2h record
Alcaraz has won both their meetings thus far, the latest being a victory at the Miami Open.
US Open final odds
Ruud to win: 9/5
Alcaraz to win: 4/9
Odds via Betway
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud live blog, updates, highlights
Second set - Ruud breaks to win 6-2 : The teen needs to hold to stay in the set. He gets it to 30-15. A double fault makes it 30-30. He forces Ruud to hit wide and it's game point. However, he blasts a forehand wide. Deuce. Set point for the Norwegian after an Alcaraz error. Ruud nets and we are back to deuce. A double fault gives another chance to Ruud. WE ARE LEVEL AT ARTHUR ASHE!
Second set - Ruud holds 5-2: Ruud gets tight. He nets an easy forehand. 15-30 after the first two points traded. Ruud gets lucky with a let cord to get it back to 30-30. However, he goes long and Alcaraz gets a break point. Ruud saves it and we are at deuce. The teen makes a bad miss and is frustrated. Screams at himself. Ruud holds with a huge smash. One game away from levelling the match.
Second set - Ruud breaks 4-2: Brute force sees Alcaraz win first point. An incredible point sees Ruud win at the net. Wow. 30-15. Alcaraz makes an error and it's 30-30. Ruud snares another break point. An incredible point and Ruud snares the break. The quality points are coming!
First set - Ruud holds, Alcaraz leads 3-2: The Norwegian races to 30-0 lead. He desperately needs a game here with the Spanish talent winning three in a row. Ruud holds to love. His first easy service game.
First set - Alcaraz holds 3-1: Alcaraz has definitely started the better player. His power game is up-and-running early. He gets 30-0 up but Ruud wins an extraordinary point with both players scrambling at the net. Alcaraz's misses a drop shot. 30-30. And great court coverage earns Ruud a break-back point. But it's saved. The world No.3 gets the job done.
First set - Alcaraz breaks 2-1: The Spaniard dazzles with quality tennis to get 0-40 up. Both players seem nervous on serve. Alcaraz blasts a forehand wide. 15-40. But the teen gets the break with Ruud error on the second chance.
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