The Spaniard and the Norwegian face each other in the final of the last Grand Slam of the year, on Sunday evening, and aim for the place of world number 1.
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Historic meeting at the top of world tennis. Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud challenge each other for an unprecedented final at the US Open 2022, Sunday September 11, in New York. The objective is twofold for the two young players: a first Grand Slam title, and the place of world number 1, promised to the winner on Monday.
At 19, Carlos Alcaraz, the phenomenon of the year 2022, is playing the first major final in its history. After more than thirteen hours spent on the court in his last three games, he will have to hold on physically against the Norwegian, on a slightly quieter course. Ruud will also be able to draw on the experience of his first final, at Roland-Garros, in June, against Rafael Nadal. Follow the match live.