The 2022 US Open men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud promises to be a match for the ages.
Both players are not only vying for their first Grand Slam title but also the chance to become the new world number one.
Following Daniil Medvedev's early exit at Flushing Meadows, either Alcaraz or Rudd will become the next highest-ranked male tennis player.
The two young stars look ready to seize their chance to step up and this final is poised to be an epic.
The Sporting News has all the details you need to make your punting decisions.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud odds
| TO WIN |
USA (CAESARS) |
UK (SKYBET) |
AUSTRALIA (LADBROKES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | -230 | 4/9 | 1.42 |
| Casper Ruud | +175 | 7/4 | 2.95 |
| SPREAD |
USA (CAESARS) |
UK (SKYBET) |
AUSTRALIA (LADBROKES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz -3.5 games | -130 | 4/5 | 1.75 |
| Casper Ruud +3.5 games | +100 | 10/11 | 1.95 |
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud form and betting trends
After showing plenty of promise in 2021, Alcaraz has quickly lived up to his potential in 2022.
While this will be his first Grand Slam final, the 19-year-old has played some exceptional tennis this year and won two Masters 1000 titles.
The Spaniard has also already beaten both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal to show he's ready to replace the duo at the top of the tennis pyramid.
Alcaraz had to dig deep to reach the US Open final and has been forced to five sets in his past three matches.
Fifth-set king @carlosalcaraz is into the #USOpen final! pic.twitter.com/CamMVDVJxw
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 10, 2022
While Alcaraz has stolen the spotlight this year, Ruud has impressed relatively under the radar.
The 23-year-old made the French Open final in June but was overpowered by Nadal in the decider.
Ruud has won three ATP 250 titles in 2022 but all of those have been on clay.
The Norwegian has shown he can cut it on the hardcourt over the past fortnight though, and unlike Alcaraz, has dropped just two sets across his past three matches.
While Alcaraz is the firm betting favourite, Ruud has arguably been in better form at the US Open.
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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud head-to-head results
| YEAR | WINNER | SCORE | EVENT | STAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Alcaraz | 7-5 6-4 | Miami Open | F |
| 2021 | Alcaraz | 6-2 6-4 | Marbella | QF |
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud preview and prediction
A Grand Slam final with more than just a title on the line as Alcaraz and Ruud look to become the new world number one.
While the likes of Medvedev and Nadal have stumbled at this year's US Open, the young duo have held firm and are deserved finalists.
Alcaraz has been pushed the hardest to make it this far and played the latest match in tournament history in the quarter-finals.
How the Spaniard copes with any lingering fatigue could be decisive witha fresher Ruud likely ready to pounce on any mistakes.
If Alcaraz can play to his full potental, however, it's hard to see the teenager not winning his first Grand Slam title.
Ruud will be hoping to grind out a quick victory but Alcaraz has shown time and again his ability to hang in and win points when they matter most.
Prediction: Alcaraz to defeat Ruud in five sets.
What time is Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud?
Court times are an estimate and subject to change. The women's doubles final will be played on Arthur Ashe prior but is unlikely to cause any delay to the men's singles final.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Sunday, September 11 | Sunday, September 11 | Sunday, September 11 | Monday, September 12 |
| Time | 21:00 BST | 16:00 ET | 16:00 ET | 06:00 AEST |
How to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs. Casper Ruud in the US Open 2022 men's final
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | - | ESPN | TSN 1/4 | 9Gem |
| Streaming | Amazon Prime | ESPN+ | TSN.ca | 9Now, Stan Sport |
UK: Amazon Prime customers in the UK can watch the action on Prime Video for no additional fees.
Non-Prime members can take a 30-day free trial of Prime for £7.99 per month or £79 a year. If you just want Prime Video, that costs £5.99 a month.
US: The US Open men's singles final will be carried by ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPN+ and Tennis Channel. The match can be streamed on ESPN+, the ESPN app and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
Canada: TSN will carry the final in Canada, with TSN.ca and the TSN app providing live streaming options.
Australia: 9Now will provide a telecast of 9Gem's US Open coverage and is free to use Online