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US Open 2022: Casper Ruud advances to final, continues World No.1 quest
Updated On: 10 September, 2022 10:33 AM IST | New York | ANI
Norway`s Casper Ruud produced a stellar performance in the semi-finals to storm into the final of the US Open 2022 after beating Russia`s Karen Khachanov at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York
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Casper Ruud of Norway celebrates after defeating Karen Khachanov during their Men’s Singles Semifinal match. Photo - Getty Images/AFP
Norway`s Casper Ruud, on Friday produced a stellar performance in the semi-finals to storm into the final of the US Open 2022 after beating Russia`s Karen Khachanov at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The fifth seed Ruud played with great intensity throughout the three-hour clash and knocked out Khachanov 7-6(5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 in the semi-finals. In a close opening set, both players showed indications of nervousness as the magnitude of the event seemed to affect them. In the first eight games, there were four breaks traded before they began to serve with remarkable control and rhythm.
Ruud was more at ease in the second set after winning the first one, and he began to harm Khachanov while standing up. The Norwegian increased his lead in the set by hitting 12 winners and only two unforced errors. The Norwegian put on a confident performance against Khachanov, moving well to avoid danger.
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