casper ruud us open final first grand slam title no 1 ranking reach

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In the first set of his US Open semifinal against Karen Khachanov, Casper Ruud won a 55-shot point to end the frame.

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kept his composure to win 7-6 (5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 on Friday, earning a spot in his second Grand Slam championship match of the year.

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When it was over, the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd yelled his name, "Ruuuuud!"

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Instead of saluting, it appeared as though they were sort of booing.

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Ruud, Rafael Nadal's opponent and runner-up in the French Open in June

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is a 23-year-old Norwegian who, if he wins the title at Flushing Meadows on Sunday, would rise from No. 7 to No. 1 in the rankings.

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"Naturally, I was ecstatic after Roland Garros," Ruud remarked.

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"but also modest enough to believe that may be my last competition of my professional life.

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Well, here he is, just a few months later, back at that point.

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