Two BPs for Ruud and hits both returns in the net.
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Predictably, Carlos immediately breaks Ruud.
Carlos takes the first set. It's been a fairly uninspiring and dull final so far.
Ruud is fighting back. I still think this goes to 5 sets.
For reasons of sleep, I could really do with Alcaraz getting that break back quickly.
The match is on fire right now. Almost every point is good now.
The longer the match goes, it should favor Ruud, right?
Carlos will get tired eventually.
Carlos will get tired eventually.
On the evidence of the last three matches, not really no.
Never underestimate the Duracell Bunny!
On the evidence of the last three matches, not really no.
He looked quite tired late in his last match in my opinion. His oppo too.
Actually, looking quite tired now. Casper should be much fresher.
Absolutely. Even if tired, he can will a win into reality.
That was pretty insane levels of fatigue there.....
Yes Ruud! Takes the second set. Carlos' level has really dropped off for the moment.
Yup he looks exhausted at the end vs Tiafoe but I think he'll be fine, he's pretty young. 13 years ago, Nadal played 10 hours vs Federer and Verdasco in back to back matches. I think Carlos will be fine doing the same.
Ruud really had to hold there and gets broken and loses all momentum now.
Momentum changing quickly both ways now.
So.... 1 long match before the final compared to 3? Weird comparison
Yeah and Carlos is also only 19 years old. Nadal was 22 - it's a substantial difference.
Nadal also had just one day rest as opposed to Federer's two, spent more time on court than Federer and still won. Carlos is young and extremely and I think he similarly won't be that affected by fatigue. Tennis players are just exceptionally fit athletes.So.... 1 long match before the final compared to 3? Weird comparison
And a 5 time Slam winner in his 8th final - 2 of which were 5 setters themselves.... just an all round mad comparison.
Ruud's in control now, though you never know with Alcaraz.
Rick Astley casually sitting 2 seats away from New York legend of legends Jerry Seinfeld is the wildest thing I've seen all year.... that meme has done wonders for him.
Just realised the automated umpire doesn't call out after volleys. Annoying once you're aware of it.
The comparison is mainly that when you're young and fit with exceptional movement (as Nadal was then) and Carlos is now, I don't think there's a huge impact on your level in the game. If he loses today, I don't think it'll be because of fatigue but maybe more to do with inexperience.
And fatigue comes from inexperience of not being able to manage games to perfection, which includes managing them around your fitness to go the distance. Thanks for agreeing.
For all the shit I give Ruud about being boring, I've really enjoyed watching him today.
Ruud should have done a bit more there. A bit too passive from too far behind the court.
Alcaraz had three night sessions in a row with 5 sets. His legs will feel this slowly..
Come on Ruud, you can pull it off. This year's USO deserves champion like you!
These guys 
Would be a good time to break now.
Ruud thinks he has him.
Ruud really needs to do a bit more in these rallies when returning. Had a great chance at 0-15 with the second serve and then got so passive on the 15-15 point. And then another return long at 15-30. Just really poor a game. I think Carlos breaks here now.
Love this set. Deserves a tiebrek.
Quality tennis. I was absolutely expecting Ruud to play well
Ruud probably should stop returning the second serves from so deep. You can see he's graduated from Rafa's academy.
Ruud completely going for the serve and volley on big points.
Awful tie break from Ruud. Two horror shanks already.
That's one of the worst tie breaks I've ever seen. 2 backhand shanks, two forehands that went over a hard long. Ruud should have broken for the set and then goes on to play that tie break.
Ruud completely folded in the tiebreak
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