Casper Ruud, 23, was hailed after his convincing US Open quarter-final victory – and has been receiving a lot of attention that he could become world number one this week.

Under the heading “Norska succén – kan bli världsetta”, he wrote courtesy of Aftonbladet New York Correspondent Per Bjurman:

– Norwegian world number one? If Casper Ruud’s US Open adventure continues as it has started, the hype could become fact before the week is out.

Competitor Express also take the point:

– The odds are growing that he can leave New York as the first Norwegian to win a Grand Slam title and become world number one.

– Ruud first had success on clay, but has developed into a player on all surfaces. With his strong forehand, stability and athleticism as his main strengths, he wrote Sky Sports.

Renowned Portuguese tennis journalist José Morgado wrote on Twitter:

– Casper Ruud continued his great season, coming from 2-5 down in the 3rd set to beat Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4) and reach the semifinals at the USOpen. And one step closer to becoming world champion.

– Ruud has a chance to climb to the top of the world rankings if he wins in the semifinals, he wrote BBCwho stated that Ruud made a “terrific start” in the quarter-final against Matteo Berrettini.

– Casper Ruud has the world number one ranking in his view, he wrote Guard – and declared that he beat Matteo Berrettini.

– He constantly locked Berrettini into the backhand corner with his heavy, “nasty” forehand, defended very well and had a high number of returns along with a high first serve percentage, the British newspapers continued.

– Casper Ruud will leave New York as at least world number three, Argentina Set Tennis said on Twitter, while Russian Sport Ekspress emphasized that Ruud could still become world number one.

– The Norwegian is hot as Nadal’s successor, wrote German sport1.de and explained that Spain’s Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz are depending on reaching the final if they are to overtake Rafael Nadal.

– Casper Ruud has his first Grand Slam title and is top of the world rankings in his sights, the German website continues.