Casper Ruud – I can’t match Erling Haaland popularity even with US Open triumph

Ruud is already the best player in Norway's history

Casper Ruud and Erling Haaland are putting Norwegian sport on the map (PA)

Casper Ruud does not expect to match the popularity of Erling Haaland in his native Norway even if he beats Carlos Alcaraz to win the US Open and become world number one.

The climax to what has been an extraordinary grand slam tournament will be a straight shootout for a maiden major trophy for both men and top spot in the rankings.