Carlos Alcaraz v Casper Ruud: US Open tennis 2022 men’s final – live! | US Open
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A few predictions on my end …
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Lindsey Vonn (Alpine skiing), almost certainly. She’s a big fan.
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Michelle Obama (former first lady), maybe. Did she stick around after being here earlier in the week?
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Bill Clinton (former president), unlikely.
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Spike Lee (director), unlikely. Have we seen him since Serena Williams lost?
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Billie Jean King (tennis legend, venue namesake), absolutely.
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Serena Williams (tennis legend), unlikely.
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Pete Davidson (former Saturday Night Live cast member, celebrity boyfriend), wild card. I don’t think he has been there this week, but why not? He’s as New York as they get.
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Paul Simon (singer/songwriter). I’ll say maybe.
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Anyone else?
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Key events
*Alcaraz 0-1 Ruud (* – denotes next server)
The Norwegian opens with a service winner and gets to 30-0, but it goes downhill quickly from there, and he faces break point after Alcaraz attacks his second serve. Alcaraz hits long in high-powered baseline rally, and we’re at deuce. This is going to be another five-hour match, isn’t it?
A double fault gives Alcaraz another break point, but Ruud serves well and maintains the initiative in the ensuing rally to fend it off.
Ruud comes to the net on the next point, and then it gets interesting. Alcaraz defends multiple attempts to put the game away but can’t find the great lob he used against Tiafoe, and Alcaraz finally hits into the net. Ruud holds from there.
Want some great visuals from the Open? Check The Guardian’s gallery:
The most surprising of these photos: A Spotted Lanternfly, which is an invasive species in the US. As are half the plants in my yard.
And one last comment on broadcasting in the UK: Leslee Rainbird says to check Amazon Prime.
Ruud will serve. Off we go …
Celebrity predictions
Who’ll get some airtime on ESPN or pop up in wire photos?
A few predictions on my end …
Lindsey Vonn (Alpine skiing), almost certainly. She’s a big fan.
Michelle Obama (former first lady), maybe. Did she stick around after being here earlier in the week?
Bill Clinton (former president), unlikely.
Spike Lee (director), unlikely. Have we seen him since Serena Williams lost?
Billie Jean King (tennis legend, venue namesake), absolutely.
Serena Williams (tennis legend), unlikely.
Pete Davidson (former Saturday Night Live cast member, celebrity boyfriend), wild card. I don’t think he has been there this week, but why not? He’s as New York as they get.
Paul Simon (singer/songwriter). I’ll say maybe.
Anyone else?
Head to head …
Ruud was in another final earlier this year at the 1000-level (that’s good) final in Miami, losing in straight sets to … Alcaraz.
They also played on clay last year, with Alcaraz winning that one as well.
Prematch interview with Casper Ruud, and the question has something to do with the fact that he was also in the final at Roland Garros. He doesn’t offer too much other than it’s been a great year.
Carlos…
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