Alcaraz, Ruud dispute 2022 US Open crown

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 11, 2022 12:47 am

NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Frances Tiafoe in a gladiatorial US Open semifinal on Friday (Saturday in Manila), setting up a showdown for the title and world number one ranking against Casper Ruud.

The 19-year-old Spaniard triumphed 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 to become the youngest men's Grand Slam finalist since compatriot Rafael Nadal captured the first of his 22 Slams at the 2005 French Open.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz hits a return to USA’s Frances Tiafoe during their 2022 US Open Tennis tournament men’s singles semifinal match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 (September 10 in Manila). AFP PHOTO

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