2022 USO Final: Ruud vs. Alcaraz

Who will win their maiden slam thus securing the top ranking?

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Moxie

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Ruud is likely to be a decent top 10-er, and probably win a French, and more than 250s, but Alcaraz has the makings of all-timer.
 

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I think Ruud can do well in the slightly slower hard courts of Australia, but then again I don’t think anyone expected him in the US Open final
 

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Sunday, even Ruud didn't expect to be in this final. The thing about Alcaraz is that I think he did.
 

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El Dude said that he was the real deal, even if he lost today, but he won. He was, finally, a new great teenager.
 

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I think Carlos is a bad matchup for Casper. Today was the first time he even took a set
 

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Ruud definitely needs a game plan going forward to stop coming up short in these bigger tournaments. I think working on his serve would probably be the easier option as the backhand would definitely take longer to improve.
 

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This was a fun match,I enjoyed it a lot.Carlos is what tennis needs,charisma,charm ,no drama and just a good kid.He has surpassed expectations.He is a hardcourts player for sure.
 
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Uh, oh, ESPN about to discuss the “asterisk” on #1. Here we go....
 

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I thought Del Potro might hand the winning trophy? dont say John Mac is going to do it
 

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I want to congratulate both players CASPER and CARLOS. They played magnificent tennis, not just trading forehands and backhands from the baseline. A new era for tennis has arrived !
 
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also congrats kskate 2 who predicted a four setter, good one KS you know your tennis :good:
 
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