Carlos Alcaraz Dominates US Open as Ben Shelton Survives Late Night Thriller
Alcaraz extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches and dropped just one set in three U.S. Open matches after a wrist injury layoff.
- On Friday in New York, second-seeded Alcaraz defeated China's Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1, advancing to the Round of 16 at the Open. The Spaniard showed little rust from his four-month wrist injury layoff.
- This victory extended Alcaraz's Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches as he pursues becoming the first man to win back-to-back Opens since Roger Federer. He has dropped just one set through three matches since April.
- Despite finishing with 12 winners and 39 unforced errors, Yibing saved 8 of 15 break points to stay competitive. Alcaraz said, "The way plays is unbelievable," acknowledging the opponent's rhythm through 2 hours and 20 minutes.
- In the fourth round, Alcaraz will face Tommy Paul, marking his first seeded opponent since returning from injury. Paul advanced Friday after a five-set victory at his home country Grand Slam.
- Tommy Paul reached the fourth round for the third time in his career, defeating Alexander Bublik 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 , 6-1, 6-3 on Friday afternoon. This sets up a high-stakes meeting with Alcaraz for a quarterfinal spot.
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Alcaraz continues strong return to US Open
Second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz continued to show little rust from his four-month layoff due to a wrist injury, sweeping China's Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the Round of 16 at the U.S. Open on Friday in New…
Alcaraz continues Slam winning streak with sweep
Second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz continued to show little rust from his four-month layoff due to a wrist injury, sweeping China's Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the Round of 16 at the U.S. Open on Friday in New…
Alcaraz continues his strong return with sweep
Second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz continued to show little rust from his four-month layoff due to a wrist injury, sweeping China's Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the Round of 16 at the U.S. Open on Friday in New…
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ATP News: No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz continues strong US Open return with 3rd-round sweep
Second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz continued to show little rust from his four-month layoff due to a wrist injury, sweeping China’s Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the Round of 16 at the U.S. Open on Friday in New York. This victory extended Alcaraz’s Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches as he continues […]
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