New York: Casper Ruud reached the USA Open last and closed in at the international primary score with a four-set victory over Karen Khachanov on Friday.

Ruud defeated the Russian 7-6 (7/5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 within the semi-final and can face both Spanish teen Carlos Alcaraz or Frances Tiafoe of the US in Sunday’s championship fit.

It’s going to be international quantity seven Ruud’s 2d Grand Slam last of the season after completing runner-up to Rafael Nadal on the French Open in June.