Ruud progressed to the final hold on world No. 1

the norwegian Casper Ruud, 23 years old and world number 7, he is still in the race for the dream double. In his victory over the Russians Karen Khachanov guaranteed to be in the finals Sunday (10:00 pm) of the US Open and stay in the fight for No. 1, where he has already removed Rafael Nadalwhich almost replaced Russian Daniel Medvedev though the fall was eliminated in the round of 16.

Ruud beat Khachanov, 26 years old and number 31, 7-6 (5), 6-2, 5-7 and 6-2 in 2h.59′. He will play his first final in New York. If it is against the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz, who had to face the American Frances Tiafoe in her semifinal, the trophy was at stake, a check for 2,600,000 dollars and also the world number one. The defeat of the Murcian will give the leadership of the ATP ranking to the first Norwegian in the final of US Open.

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He had finished planting himself in the Roland Garros, where he surrendered to Rafa Nadal, with whom he maintains a good personal relationship. He is part of the academy staff in Manacor. train with his father Christian Ruudwho took over his Mallorcan duties Peter Clare. Both, former ATP players, share a box these days at Flushing Meadows.

The Nordic has nine titles, although all of them are in the 250 category, the third most associated with the ATP. However, it breaks the barriers. He also made the Masters 1000 final this year, which he lost to Carlos Alcaraz Miami. Labeled as a clay court specialist, it is not for nothing that he has conquered eight of those crowns on this surface, he thrives in all elements. Quiet, effective.

He struggled with Khachanov and also with nerves, which also held the Russian for several minutes. The US Open has been a land of opportunity, but pressure is not a good companion either.

He held two in the opening set, which was decided in a tiebreak with a backhand winner from Ruud coming. in the 55th blow of a great exchange. He pushed the Norwegian, smashed the Russian. The second set was decided in a flash, 6-2, with Ruud won his 16 points on serve.

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Khachanov reappeared in the third set, Ruud breaking serve at 5-6. The Norwegian’s serve and forehand returned to command in the fourth. More complete and in better shape, with the background in addition to Paris, he was immediately sentenced to the fourth quarter.

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