Does Casper Ruud Stand a Chance Against the Tireless Carlos Alcaraz?

NY Times | September 11, 2022

Sunday’s match is not only a battle for the U.S. Open men’s singles title. It will also determine the next world No. 1, and whoever wins will rise to the top spot for the first time.

Whoever wins will rise to the top spot for the first time: an unprecedented scenario in a major final since the ATP computer rankings were created in 1973.Credit...Karsten Moran for The New York Times; Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

It was nearly 2 a.m. at the U.S. Open (of course it was), and Carlos Alcaraz was cheerfully giving a news conference after his latest five-set thriller.