US Open 2022 men’s singles final, live streaming: It's Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud, winner to become world No. 1

Two of the world’s finest youngsters, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud of Norway, will play in the men’s singles final of the US Open 2022 in the early hours of Monday in India.

There is a lot at stake for both players - they are chasing their first Grand Slam titles and the winner will also be crowned the new world No. 1 in the ATP rankings.

This is a first Grand Slam final appearance for Carlos Alcaraz and a second for Casper Ruud - he had also reached the French Open final earlier this year, losing to the legendary Rafael Nadal.

If Carlos Alcaraz wins, he will become the youngest man to become world No. 1 at 19 years and four months. The record is currently held by former Wimbledon and US Open champion Lleyton Hewitt of Australia, who became world No. 1 at 20 years and nine months. Watch live streaming of the US Open final.

If Casper Ruud wins the title, he will be the first man from Norway to be ranked world No. 1.

Their paths to the US Open final have been contrasting. 

After winning the first three rounds in straight sets, Carlos Alcaraz played five-set thrillers against Marin Cilic, Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe in the last three rounds, each lasting more than four hours.

Casper Ruud, meanwhile, has played only one five-setter enroute the final, against Tommy Paul in the third round.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud head-to-head

Although Casper Ruud will be the better-rested player ahead of the final, Carlos Alcaraz will start as a favourite as he enjoys a 2-0 head-to-head record against the Norwegian.

Carlos Alcaraz’s first win against Casper Ruud came in 2021 in Marbella, Spain. His second was a bit more special as he beat Casper Ruud in the 2022 Miami Masters final to win his first Masters 1000 title on the ATP Tour earlier this year.

Where to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open 2022 final in India

The Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud US Open 2022 final will start at 1:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) on Monday. The match will be telecast live on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD TV channels in India. 

Live streaming of the match will be available on the SonyLIV app.