US Open Tennis 2022:Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud in the Men's Final

After defeating Frances Tiafoe of the United States in a thrilling five-set US Open semi-final on Friday night,

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Carlos Alcaraz is one victory away from capturing his first grand slam trophy and moving into the top spot in the world rankings.

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Carlos Alcaraz's match against Casper Ruud in the United States will usher in a new Grand Slam champion for men's tennis. open championship on Sunday in New York.

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In the primetime match, 19-year-old Alcaraz defeated American prospect Frances Tiafoe in five sets. His career's opening big final is this one.

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While on Friday, Ruud, 23, overcame Karen Khachanov in four sets to earn his second trip to a championship match this year.

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Scores No. 5 Casper Ruud def. No. 27 Karen Khachanov 7-6 (5), 2-6, 7-5, 6-2

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No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz def. No. 22 Frances Tiafoe 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-3

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Alcaraz was the youngest men's grand slam semifinalist since Nadal at the 2005 French Open.

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The Grand Slam champion is not the only honor at stake in the match on Sunday.

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The victor will also take Daniil Medvedev's place at the top of the ATP rankings, which he vacated after losing to Nick Kyrgios in the round of 16.

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