Flashback: The 2022 US Open Tennis Championships
The 2022 US Open Tennis Championships, held in New York City, was the 142nd edition and the final Grand Slam event of the year. The tournament saw the elimination of defending champions Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu before the finals, with Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek emerging as the new champions in men's and women's singles.
Notably, it was the first time coaching was allowed from the stands in a major tennis event. The matches were broadcast exclusively by ESPN in the US. The tournament set a record with over $60 million in prize money.
Men—The 2022 Quarterfinals through Championship Match
The Men's 2022 US Open Tennis Championship, starting from the quarterfinals, saw tough competition between some top-ranked players worldwide.
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals featured matches between Nick Kyrgios (Australia) vs. Karen Khachanov (Russia), Casper Ruud (Norway) vs. Matteo Berrettini (Italy), Jannik Sinner (Italy) vs Carlos Alcaraz (Spain), and Andrey Rublev (Russia) vs Frances Tiafoe (United States).
Karen Khachanov bested Nick Kyrgios in a tight five-set match, while Casper Ruud dominated Matteo Berrettini in straight sets.
The young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious against Jannik Sinner in a nail-biting five-setter. Similarly, Frances Tiafoe defeated Andrey Rublev in three straight sets, proving to be a standout player in this tournament.
Semifinals
The semifinals pitched Karen Khachanov against Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz against Frances Tiafoe.
Casper Ruud maintained his winning streak and knocked out Khachanov in four sets, securing his spot in the finals.
In another exciting matchup, Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious against Frances Tiafoe in a tightly contested five-set match, demonstrating his prowess on the court and securing his place in the finals.
Final
Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz faced off in the Championship match. In a thrilling four-set final, Carlos Alcaraz claimed victory over Casper Ruud, making him the Men's Singles Champion of the 2022 US Open. Alcaraz's win vaulted him to the men's number-one world ranking.
Women—The 2022 Quarterfinals through Championship Match
The Women's 2022 US Open Tennis Championships saw exciting matchups and unexpected results from the quarterfinals through the final.
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals consisted of matches between Iga Świątek (Poland) vs. Jessica Pegula (United States), Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) vs. Karolína Plíšková (Czech Republic), Coco Gauff (United States) vs Caroline Garcia (France), and Ons Jabeur (Tunisia) vs Ajla Tomljanović (Australia).
Iga Świątek came out on top against Jessica Pegula in straight sets, while Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolína Plíšková in a similarly straight-set match.
Caroline Garcia dominated Coco Gauff in two straight sets, showing her prowess on the court. Meanwhile, Ons Jabeur bested Ajla Tomljanović in a closely fought straight-set match, securing her place in the semifinals.
Semifinals
The semifinals featured Iga Świątek vs. Aryna Sabalenka and Caroline Garcia vs. Ons Jabeur.
Iga Świątek triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka in a tight three-set match, proving her skill and determination. Ons Jabeur also emerged victorious against Caroline Garcia in straight sets, displaying an excellent performance and securing her spot in the finals.
Final
Iga Świątek and Ons Jabeur faced off in the Championship match. Ultimately, Iga Świątek clinched the title, defeating Ons Jabeur in straight sets to become the 2022 US Women's Singles Champion. This victory marked Świątek's third career major title.
