© Julian Finney/Getty Images
Casper Ruud will climb to World No. 1 on Monday if he wins the US Open title.
Nadal eliminated from contention
The battle for No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings at the US Open is down to two players: Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz.
When Ruud defeated Karen Khachanov in the US Open semi-finals, he eliminated Rafael Nadal from contention. If Alcaraz loses to Frances Tiafoe in tonight’s second semi-final, Ruud will become the first Norwegian World No. 1 in Pepperstone ATP Rankings on Monday.
If Alcaraz reaches the championship match, Sunday’s final between the Spaniard and Ruud will be for a Grand Slam trophy and World No. 1.
Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings Round By Round
Ruud, who entered the tournament as World No. 7, is currently No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Live Rankings.
Alcaraz is trying to become the youngest No. 1 in Pepperstone ATP Rankings history. The 19-year-old can break the mark set by Lleyton Hewitt, who was 20 when he became World No. 1 in 2001.
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at Tennis – ATP World Tour…