US Open 2022, Alcaraz in the final against Ruud: whoever wins is number 1

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Carlos Alcaraz joins Casper Ruud in the final of the US Open 2022. Whoever wins the title also becomes the new number 1 in the ATP ranking. Alcaraz, number 3 on the scoreboard, defeated the American Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals for 6-7 (6-8), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3 in 4h19 ‘. The 19 year old Spaniard reaches Ruud in the final act of the tournament. The Norwegian, fifth seeded, got the better of Russ Karen Khachanov 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 in 2h59 ‘.