LIVE – US Open Final: Alcaraz wins his first Grand Slam title and becomes world number 1! – RMC Sports

1:38Alcaraz wins the US Open, his first Grand Slam title, and becomes world number 1 with a record! Carlos Alcaraz wins in four sets against the Norwegian Casper Ruud: 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 , 6-3. Fourth in the world before this match, the Spaniard won, at only 19 years old, his first Grand Slam title. This Monday, he will also be the new world number 1 in the ATP rankings, the youngest in history! For his opponent, it is the second Major final lost after his defeat at Roland-Garros.1:47Nadal’s congratulations for AlcarazRafael Nadal congratulated the winner of the day – his compatriot – with a message on social networks: “Congratulations Carlos Alcaraz for your first Grand Slam and for your place as number 1, the culmination of your first great season. I’m sure there will be many more.”1:43A precocity record for a world number 1A 19 years 4 months and 6 days, Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest world number 1 in history! It is even the first time that a player under 20 has reached the top of the ATP rankings. The Spaniard dethroned 20-year-old and 9-month-old Lleyton Hewitt when he became world No. 1 on November 19, 2001. closer to the coronation It is becoming clearer for Carlos Alcaraz, who does not give up on his face-off even if the first ball sometimes has a little trouble passing. Danger for Ruud on his serve. 1:276-4, 2-6, 7-6, 4-2, break for Alcaraz! We felt Ruud sinking into a form of game monotony, trying to respond to strong blows of the Spaniard. Alcaraz took advantage of this with authority and came to break in this fourth set.1:216-4, 2-6, 7-6, 3-2, Alcaraz was still leading and he was showing himself to be solidWe remained on a status quo, without beak, in this fourth set. In attitude, Alcaraz once again gives off the impression of power and confidence that he displayed at the start of the match. fairly easily wins his face-off to start the fourth inning. We breathe a little after the dantesque exchanges at the end of the third set.1:006-4, 2-6, 7-6, Alcaraz takes the lead after a one-way tie breakCarlos Alcaraz seemed on the verge of breaking in this third round . But the few rallies that allowed him to take Casper Ruud to the tie break gave him back his rage and confidence. Result: a perfectly mastered tie break for the Spaniard, who disgusted the Norwegian in terms of power and service. of set… saved in a splendid way by Alcaraz on a passing of school. After a few memorable exchanges, second set point for the Norwegian. Still saved by the Spaniard, at the net. We go to the tie break on a MONUMENTAL point with heroic Ruud at the net, forced to leave as a tweener to respond to the inspiration of Alcaraz, who ends up crucifying him. 0:394- 6, 6-2, 5-5, Alcaraz harangues the crowd A bit of bad luck for Ruud, who sees his ball hit the net and offer his opponent his well-constructed point. Which therefore pockets his face-off by screaming in rage towards the crowd, as if to motivate himself0:36Ruud may be silencing the criticsIf he wins this final, Casper Ruud will pocket his first Grand Slam and become number 1 global. Prior to this match, he had never beaten a top 10, leading some observers to say he didn’t deserve the throne. But his level of play may be calming some tongues….0:334-6, 6-2, 5-4, crazy exchanges and Ruud still ahead A 17-shot rally – and nothing but wonders on the four corners of the court – which woke up the public who were waiting to get their sweets back in their mouths. Note that the amortizations do not pass at Alcaraz, which has the merit of relentless … probably a little too much on this gesture.0:234-6, 6-2, 4-3, Ruud remains solidDespite a small fright on double fault, the Norwegian continues. This third set could last 0:174-6, 6-2, 3-3, Alcaraz is recovering in his matchCome on, things are going better for the Spaniard: a solid serve in this game and above all a well-constructed point at the net which seems to have does good. 0:144-6, 6-2, 3-2, Ruud takes the lead! He is surprisingly serene. The Norwegian unrolls his service game and presses on the frustration of Alcaraz, clearly in a low time. We see him moaning and Ruud, impassive, takes his chance. 0:066-4, 2-6, 2-1 for Alcaraz advancing on a shot from the Norwegian, however average… the pressure? 09/11 at 23:586-4, 2-6, 2-0 for AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz confirms his break with an ace. Ruud has despite a nice point at the end of a rather crazy exchange but the Spaniard is in the lead in this third set. entry into this third set. Superb winning drop to conclude for the Spaniard. 11/09 at 23:476-4, 2-6: Second set for Ruud! Serious drop in speed for Carlos Alcaraz, who concedes a second break, conceding at the same time the second set, 6-2. The two players are back to back, one set everywhere. 09/11 at 23:395-2 for RuudVery big smash from the baseline for Ruud, who leads 5 games to 2 in this second set. Carlos Alcaraz looks very frustrated! 09/11 at 23:38 Big serve from Ruud Big outside serve from Casper Ruud, who saves this break point. 09/11 at 23:37 Break point for Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz already has the chance to break, facing to a tense Casper Ruud! 09/11 at 23:34 And the break for Ruud, 4-2! Casper Ruud achieves the break after a ball not very well touched by Carlos Alcaraz! First break of the game for the Norwegian, who leads 4-2.11/09 at 23:33 Break point for Ruud Break point this time for Casper Ruud! The Norwegian scored a very nice point when he was trailing 30-0.11/09 at 23:283-2 for Ruud in the 2nd setAlcaraz boise and Casper Ruud holds his serve, to lead 3-2 in this second set.11 /09 at 23:26Ruud saves the break pointRuud saves this break point from an ace! Finally a good first.11/09 at 23:26Alcaraz break pointFirst break point of this set for Alcaraz! The Spaniard punishes his adversary. 40-A.11/09 at 23:216-4, 2-2 Another solid service game, this time for Alcaraz. The Spaniard continues to go forward.11/09 at 23:162-1 for Ruud in the 2nd set Shutout also for Casper Ruud, the points parade at the start of the second set.11/09 at 23:146 -4, 1-1 Shutout for Alcaraz, who again goes up to the net several times against Ruud a little far from his line. 09/11 at 23:12 . He manages his service games a little better after a difficult start to the match. 09/11 at 23:07 First set Alcaraz White game to conclude this set, in 49 minutes! Carlos Alcaraz therefore wins this first round after having succeeded in the break in the third game. 09/11 at 23:05 Alcaraz goes to the net 4 for AlcarazCasper Ruud plays another good service game and will have to debreak if he wants to stay alive in this first set. 5-4 for Alcaraz, who will therefore serve to win the first set. 09/11 at 23:005-3 for AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz, thanks to a few nice shots including a climb to the net, still retains his service. 5-3 for the Spaniard. 09/11 at 22:56 Ruud returns a point to Alcaraz after a refereeing error Casper Ruud returns the point to Carlos Alcaraz after an error by the referee, who does not see the second rebound. at 22:544-3, Ruud remains in contact despite a failed tweenerCasper Ruud attempts a tweener at 40-0 but misses! Daring from the Norwegian, who does not master the gesture as well as Nick Kyrgios. He still holds his service game then.11/09 at 22:504-2 for AlcarazNo break point this time for Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz continues to race in the lead, 4-2 in this first set.11 /09 at 22:443-2: White game for RuudVery good game (white) by Casper Ruud, who remains in contact.11/09 at 22:403-1 Alcaraz!Carlos Alcaraz runs away again and confirms his break, 3 -1!11/09 at 22:38Break ball for RuudCarlos Alcaraz is aggressive but Casper Ruud has an opportunity to break!11/09 at 22:37Another magnificent pointAnother magnificent point but this time it’s Ruud who wins it , he who was a little tough. 30-15 for the Spaniard.11/09 at 22:33Break Alcaraz, 2-1!First break of the match for Carlos Alcaraz who succeeds on his second chance!11/09 at 22:323 chances for AlcarazHuge point won by Carlos Alcaraz , who offers himself three break points! He has just scored the last seven points. 11/09 at 22:311 = 1, 0-30 for Alcaraz Success for Carlos Alcaraz with his ball hitting the net against a Ruud on the net. 0-30 even for the Spaniard after a topspin volley which comes out. 09/11 at 22:291-1And here, Carlos Alcaraz holds his serve and recovers at 1-1! 09/11 at 22:29 Alcaraz saves two break pointsTwo good services and Carlos Alcaraz is doing well! He even continues with an ace to have the opportunity to win his first game. 09/11 at 22:272 break points for Ruud! Two break points for Casper Ruud, thanks to a nice return on a second ball from Alcaraz !11/09 at 22:26The passing of RuudCarlos Alcaraz goes up in the end but Casper Ruud inflicts a passing on the Spaniard, 15-A on the serve of the 19-year-old player.11/09 at 22:241-0 for RuudCasper Ruud holds his serve and wins the first game of the match, with two break points saved! 09/11 at 22:24 Already a crazy first point Already a crazy first point with Casper Ruud who goes to the net and resists several times, with Alcaraz who ends up sending the ball into the net. The Norwegian saved two break points.11/09 at 22:21Ruud saves a first break pointCasper Ruud holds on and saves this first break point!11/09 at 22:20Break point for AlcarazFirst break point for Carlos Alcaraz after trailing 30-0!11/09 at 22:18Casper Ruud serves firstThe Norwegian serves first in this match and starts with an ace!11/09 at 22:06The players enterCarlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud enter on the Arthur-Ashe for this US Open final. Still a few minutes of patience before the expected meeting. 09/11 at 20:43 the US Open by beating several precocious records, in particular that of the youngest world number one in the history of tennis.11/09 at 20:43 US Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud. For the Spaniard, this is a first at this level in a Grand Slam. The Norwegian suffered his defeat last June against Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros. The winner of the match will therefore win his first Major but will also be the new world number one on Monday.