Even Coco Gauff couldn't stop watching. Alcaraz then beat Frances Tiafoe on Friday in the semifinals. It was a long night, but it was worth every second. ET, breaking the record for the latest finish in US Open history. The match lasted five hours and fifteen minutes and did not wrap up until 2:50 a.m. 3 seed, took down 21-year-old Jannik Sinner in an intense five-set match during Wednesday's quarterfinal. The 19-year-old Alcaraz has a chance to become the first teenager to win a men's Grand Slam since Rafael Nadal in 2005. 1 spot is Carlos Alcaraz, who Ruud will meet in Sunday's final. Another player who could still take that No. 1 world ranking next week, which would be a career-high for him. The 23-year-old from Norway has a chance at taking the No.
The 2022 US Open is upon us, and while this year's tournament is missing a few stars, there is no shortage of interesting storylines to follow in Flushing Meadows.Ĭasper Ruud was the first player to earn a ticket to the men's final round after taking down Karen Khachanov 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 on Friday.