US Open final 2022 live: Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud score and latest updates
11:54 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 6-6 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Ruud does better to stay in a backhand to backhand exchange and this time Alcaraz blinks first with an error, 15-15.
Alcaraz mis-hits a forehand wide, 30-30. Brilliant forehand winner down the line by Ruud. Such a brave shot at this stage of the match. Set point.
Alcaraz volley winner to save set point after a decent backhand pass by Ruud. Deuce.
Ruud forehand return winner, second set point. Alcaraz overhead winner, deuce.
We approach the 10 minute mark for this game and the tension is at its peak. Both players know the importance of this game.
And the crowd goes ballistic when Alcaraz finally holds with an overhead winner after a jaw dropping rally.
11:41 PM
Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 5-6 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Routine hold to love for Ruud. He guarantees himself a tiebreak. Alcaraz must hold serve to stay in the set.
11:39 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 5-5 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
A breathtaking forehand return from Ruud stuns Alcaraz and draws the error, 0-15. Alcaraz responds with a forehand winner into the open court, 15-15.
Alcaraz dominates the rally with his forehand and finishes with a winner, 30-15. Deep return by Ruud goes long, 40-15. Ruud forehand clips the nets and the ball drops wide. On we go!
11:34 PM
Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 4-5 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Alcaraz goes after Ruud’s backhand again and gets the error, 30-30. Nearly the point of the tournament from both players. Incredible effort by Alcaraz to stay in the point, he would not give up but Ruud finally wins it when Alcaraz lunging forehand goes wide, 40-30.
Ruud forehand into the net, deuce. Big hold from Ruud complete when Alcaraz shanks a return into the air.
11:27 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 4-4 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Brave serve and volley from Alcaraz and Ruud’s lob goes long, 15-15. Alcaraz backhand wide, 15-30. Big point coming up.
Fearless tennis by Alcaraz as he produces a huge forehand winner, 30-30. Ruud return into the net, 40-30.
Big hold and fist pump from Alcaraz after Ruud nets.
11:21 PM
Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 3-4 Ruud (*denotes next server)
A reminder that Alcaraz has had to play three five-set matches to get into the final.
And the youngster is starting to look a little fatigued. He’s going for his shot a lot more as if he is trying to finish the points earlier.
Ruud holds to 15 with a forehand winner.
11:18 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 3-3 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Better from Alcaraz as he rocks back on his back foot and whips a forehand winner down the line, 30-0.
Alcaraz overhead winner, 40-0. Ruud backhand long, Alcaraz holds as the match goes over two hours.
11:14 PM
Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 2-3 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Ruud’s forehand is a joy to watch when he unloads on it. A forehand volley winner by Ruud, 30-15. A seventh forehand winner barely catches the line to Alcaraz’s disbelief, 40-15.
And Ruud holds when Alcaraz’s return is wide.
11:09 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 2-2 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
A series of big forehands by Ruud and he finishes with a winner down the middle, 15-15. Ruud drops a chipped backhand low and Alcaraz’s volley goes wide, 15-30.
Alcaraz forehand into the net, 15-40. That looked like a tired shot. Serve and volley winner from Alcaraz on the first break point.
Alcaraz backhand into the net and Ruud breaks.
11:04 PM
Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 2-1 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Alcaraz drop shot into the net, 30-15. Ruud doesn’t do enough with his backhand volley and Alcaraz lobs him easily, 30-30.
Another Alcaraz break point after Ruud’s backhand goes long. Ruud forehand winner, deuce.
Ruud survives that scare when Alcaraz’s forehand goes long. Alcaraz is 2/10 on break points.
10:58 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6, 2-0 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Alcaraz has come alive again. He holds to 15 to consolidate the break.
10:55 PM
Third Set: Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 Ruud (*denotes next server)
It’s now a best-of-three set final on Arthur Ashe.
Chance for Alcaraz after Ruud nets a forehand, 0-30. Ruud then inexplicably puts a backhand into the tramlines, three break points.
Ruud saves the first. Then the second when Alcaraz’s volley drops into the tramlines. Alcaraz with another forehand sliced drop shot which is executed beautifully and Ruud nets his reply.
Alcaraz breaks.
10:49 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 2-6 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Double fault from Alcaraz, his first of the match. 30-30. Backhand from Alcaraz drifts wide, deuce.
Set point Ruud after Alcaraz’s backhand goes long. Ruud forehand return into the net, poor shot. Deuce.
Alcaraz double fault, second break point for Ruud. Another drop shot from Alcaraz, Ruud gets up to it and flicks a backhand into the corner, Alcaraz lifts up a lob and Ruud finishes with an overhead winner.
Game on in New York!
10:41 PM
Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-5 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Ruud gets a mid court ball but nets a forehand, 15-30. Bad miss.
Quick reflexes by Ruud at the net and he finishes with a backhand overhead winner, 30-30. Ruud backhand long, break point Alcaraz.
Timely 127mph wide first serve by Ruud is unreturned, deuce. Huge overhead winner by Ruud from behind the baseline. Huge turnaround in this set.
10:35 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 2-4 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Every time we get a backhand-to-backhand exchange, Alcaraz just overwhelms Ruud. It’s not a fair fight in all honesty.
Great defensive skills by Alcaraz to make Ruud play an extra ball but the Norwegian keeps his nerve to finish with a volley winner, 30-15. Alcaraz volley into the tramlines. Important point coming up.
Alcaraz drop shot, Ruud reads it, drills a cross court backhand and Alcaraz nets his reply. Break point Ruud.
Sensational speed from Ruud to chase down another Alcaraz drop shot and lift a lob over the Spaniard. The teenager chases back but can only put his backhand long.
Ruud breaks.
10:28 PM
Alcaraz* 6-4, 2-3 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Alcaraz toys with Ruud with a drop shot and flicks a forehand into the open court for a winner, 0-15. Great forehand down the line by Ruud and Alcaraz nets a backhand, 15-15.
Alcaraz drop shot drifts just wide, 30-15. Clean backhand winner down the line from Ruud, 40-15.
Rafael Nadal-like running backhand pass by Alcaraz speeds past Ruud, 40-30. Ruud forehand down the line into the tramlines, deuce.
Alcaraz dominates the rally and drills a backhand winner into the corner, break point. The first of the set.
Ruud finds a timely first serve which is unreturned, deuce. A good hold for Ruud is sealed when Alcaraz’s forehand goes long.
10:21 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 2-2 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Wild forehand by Alcaraz flies long to start the game. He responds with a couple of big first serves, 30-15.
Alcaraz overhead winner, 40-15. Alcaraz holds easily when Ruud puts a backhand long.
The Spaniard is looking nerveless at the moment.
10:17 PM
Alcaraz* 6-4, 1-2 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Love hold for Ruud. He’s serving much better in this set so far and it’s giving him some free points.
10:16 PM
Alcaraz 6-4, 1-1 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Ruud is standing way behind the baseline and it is allowing Alcaraz to serve and volley comfortably. He hits two aces in this game to hold.
10:12 PM
Second Set: Alcaraz* 6-4, 0-1 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Alcaraz is 46-2 this season when winning the opening set and Ruud is 5-12 when losing the opening set.
Ruud is taken to 30-30 but he moves to 40-30 when he finds the line with a forehand winner. And he holds when Alcaraz nets a backhand return.
10:07 PM
Alcaraz 6-4 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Alcaraz starts the game with a forehand volley winner. Ruud then gets a look at a backhand up the line but finds the tramlines.
Three set points for Alcaraz after Ruud nets a forehand return. Ruud backhand into the net and Alcaraz takes the set comfortably.
10:03 PM
Alcaraz* 5-4 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Wrong footing forehand by Ruud to start the game. Back-to-back returns into the net from Alcaraz, 40-0.
And he holds to 15 when Alcaraz puts a backhand long. Alcaraz will serve for the set next.
10:00 PM
Alcaraz 5-3 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Bad call by the umpire to not spot a double bounce as Ruud chases down an Alcaraz drop shot on the opening point. Ruud shows good sportsmanship to concede the point.
123mph ace from Alcaraz, 30-30. So good from Alcaraz at the net with a lovely forehand volley, 40-30.
Alcaraz drills a backhand winner down the line to hold.
09:55 PM
Alcaraz* 4-3 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Stats show the average speed of Ruud’s forehand and backhand is 81 & 69mph. Alcaraz is 82 & 74mph.
Alcaraz has targeted Ruud’s backhand wing in the early games but the Norweigan holds here to 15.
09:50 PM
Alcaraz 4-2 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Another rally where Alcaraz takes control of the rally, turns defence into attack and finishes at the net.
Another volley winner by Alcaraz after pushing Ruud wide, 30-15. Ruud’s forehand on the run goes long, 40-15.
114mph ace from Alcaraz to hold and maintain his lead.
09:44 PM
Alcaraz* 3-2 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Alcaraz is clearly the bigger hitter from the back of the court but just needs to manage the level of aggressiveness.
Ruud is having to weather an early storm but he holds to get back on track in this set.
09:40 PM
Alcaraz 3-1 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Serve and volley winner from Alcaraz on the opening point. Incredible point, Alcaraz with a half volley drop shot, Ruud reaches it and puts a backhand up the line, Alcaraz gets there but Ruud finishes with a volley winner, 15-15.
Break point Ruud after a deep forehand, 30-40. Saved by Alcaraz with a forehand winner, deuce.
Alcaraz forehand winner to hold. Three games in a row and looking very relaxed.
09:33 PM
Alcaraz* 2-1 Ruud (*denotes next server)
Wild drive forehand by Ruud misses by a long way, 0-30. Stunning hustle and athleticism from both players but Alcaraz has the final word with a volley winner, 0-40.
Alcaraz doesn’t hold back with a forehand but unfortunately for him it goes long, 15-40. Ruud forehand into the tramlines and Alcaraz breaks.
09:30 PM
Alcaraz 1-1 Ruud* (*denotes next server)
Alcaraz doesn’t do enough with a forehand approach shot and Ruud drills a backhand winner down the line, 15-15.
Alcaraz nets a drive forehand, 15-30. Stunning backhand return winner down the line by Ruud, 15-40. Took it early and made no mistake.
Alcaraz saves the first and the second with two timely first serves, deuce. 111mph ace from Alcaraz and he holds with a forehand winner.
Both players dealing with adversity in the early stages.
09:25 PM
First Set: Carlos Alcaraz* 0-1 Casper Ruud (*denotes next server)
Ideal start from Ruud as his first serve swings away from Alcaraz and is unreturned.
Ruud’s backhand drifts long, 30-15. He then puts a forehand long, 30-30. That was a nervy shot.
Alcaraz gets a look at a Ruud second serve and drills a backhand down the line which Ruud can’t get back into play, 30-40.
Alcaraz forehand long, deuce. Ruud double fault, second break point. Alcaraz nets a backhand, deuce.
And he survives that scare to take an early lead. On the evidence of that first game, we could be in for a long night.
09:12 PM
Here we go!
The two players walk onto court to great receptions. The roof is closed due to rain that is forecast in New York.
Alcaraz wins the toss and opts to receive first, putting the pressure on Ruud early.
09:05 PM
Youngest world No 1’s in ATP rankings history
Lleyton Hewitt 20 years, 9 months
Marat Safin 20 years, 10 months
John McEnroe 21 years, 1 month
Andy Roddick 21 years, 2 months
Bjorn Borg 21 years, 3 months
At 19 years and four months, Alcaraz can break the record…
08:54 PM
Not just a clay court player
Ruud has a great record on clay, as shown with his run to the French Open final. But his development this year as seen him also produce good results on hard courts.
And Eurosport expert Alex Corretja believes the Norweigan deserves more credit. He said:
There is confusion about this word “specialist”. It is clear that Casper Ruud is a clay court specialist but that doesn’t mean that he’s a clay court player. Being a clay court specialist is okay, Rafa Nadal is a clay court specialist because he knows how to play on it better than anyone else. But that doesn’t mean he’s a clay court player.
What I feel is Casper shouldn’t be called a clay court player. Casper is an overall player but he has developed his game probably a little bit better on clay because the way he plays adjusts better to that surface. But, of course, he proved that on hard courts that he is going to be so tough to beat because when you are a good clay court player then you adjust to hard courts much easier. You know how to develop the game better because you understand the game better.
08:39 PM
Iga Swiatek: the best in the world
The world No 1 lived up to her billing as Iga Swiatek – playing her first major final outside Paris – overcame Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in straight sets.
A mild-mannered 20-year-old from the suburbs of Warsaw, Swiatek resembles a sociology undergraduate who prefers a late night in the library to propping up the bar. And yet, when she reaches a final, she becomes utterly ruthless, a cold-blooded killer.
Read Simon Briggs’ report from the women’s final here.
08:29 PM
More famous than Erling Haaland?
Casper Ruud does not expect to match the popularity of Erling Haaland in his native Norway even if he beats Alcaraz to win the US Open and become world number one.
Ruud is already the best player in his country’s history having picked up a love of the sport from his father Christian, who was a top-50 player in the 1990s.
It is a phenomenal period in Norwegian sporting history, with the small country’s athletes leading the world not just in its traditional winter sports but also in athletics and triathlon as well as tennis. However all are trumped so far, though, by Manchester City’s goal machine Haaland.
Ruud said:
He’s had an unbelievable season so far. We all hope he keeps going. It’s a joy to watch him score goal after goal. He’s obviously the biggest star we have in Norway for the moment. He’ll probably continue to be so for many more years.
I’m just focused on my career. I hope I can, of course, win more tournaments in my career. I want to represent Norway in a good way and put Norwegian tennis a little bit more on the map than it’s been the last years.
08:18 PM
Alcaraz: The future of men’s tennis
Many people have wondered what men’s tennis will look like once Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic hang up their rackets.
Alcaraz’s incredible breakthrough year suggests the sport will be in good hands.
08:00 PM
Good evening
Hello and welcome to what is guaranteed to be a historic night in New York.
Not only will Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud battle for the US Open title but the winner knows they will also become world No 1 for the first time. 19-year-old Alcaraz could become the youngest man to win a grand slam since fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal did so at the same age at the 2005 French Open while Ruud would become the first No 1 player from Norway.
The last two winners of the men’s title have been first time winners with Dominic Thiem in 2020 and Daniil Medvedev last year.
«It’s amazing to be able to fight for big things. First time in a final of a Grand Slam. I can see the number one in the world and at the same time it is so far away,» Alcaraz said. «I have one more to go against a player who plays unbelievable. He deserves to play in the final. He played the final of a Grand Slam in Roland Garros and this is my first time. I’m going to give everything I have.»
For it to end with so much on the line is fitting, with Ruud describing it as the «ideal situation».
«Of course there will be nerves and we will both feel it,» said the 23-year-old. «I hope it will be a good match. He has beaten me a couple of times and I will seek my revenge.»
This is Ruud’s second grand slam final of the year after losing to Rafael Nadal at the French Open and he is hopeful the experience can help against Alcaraz.
«(Nadal) obviously gave me a good beating,» said Ruud. «After the final I said, ‘if I ever reach one again, I hope it is not Rafa on the other side of the court in Roland Garros’, because it’s sort of an impossible task I think for any player. I’m happy that it’s not Rafa on clay.
«I hope it can have prepared me a little bit. At least I know a little bit what I’m facing when I’m stepping on the court, seeing the trophy on the back of the court, seeing tons of celebrities. I hope I can be more ready for that on Sunday.»
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