Carlos Alcaraz extends his dominance at the US Open and advances to the round of 16
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz continues his steady path toward the US Open title. This Friday, the world number 3 defeated China’s Yibing Wu in three sets (6-3, 6-4, 6-1), securing his spot in the round of 16. With this victory, the Murcian reaches his 17th consecutive win in Grand Slam tournaments, solidifying his status as one of the top favorites of the event.
The match, which lasted two hours and 20 minutes, featured moments of high intensity. Although Alcaraz dominated much of the game, he had to deal with the aggressiveness of an opponent who, despite committing 40 unforced errors, complicated the Spaniard’s rhythm in the second set. Alcaraz showed flashes of frustration with his own performance at specific moments, but managed to keep his composure to close out the match with authority.
Challenges and overcoming on the track
Despite dropping his serve on two occasions, Alcaraz showed a notable improvement in his first-serve percentage, reaching peaks of 77% and 74% in the first and third sets, respectively. This performance is a positive sign of his physical recovery, after having been away from the courts due to a wrist injury for more than four months.
I think I’ve held my own there. I’ve played aggressively, I’ve played intelligently, and what I’m most happy about is that in the most difficult moments, I think I did everything right. It could be better, yes, of course it could be better. But, in general, I am very proud and satisfied with my performance today.
Carlos AlcarazThe next challenge: Tommy Paul
Alcaraz’s next opponent will be the American Tommy Paul, who is coming off eliminating the Kazakh Alexander Bublik in a five-set duel. The Spanish tennis player acknowledged that playing against a local always represents an added difficulty, although he feels optimistic about his physical condition heading into this matchup, where he holds a favorable record of six victories in eight previous duels.
A family dream
Beyond the competition, Alcaraz shared a personal wish at the end of his match: to play doubles alongside his younger brother, Jaime, who is beginning to stand out on the junior circuit. Although he initially joked about his preference for playing with his older brother, Álvaro, he confirmed that he sees in Jaime an ideal future partner for a shared experience on the professional circuit.
- Carlos Alcaraz has accumulated 17 consecutive Grand Slam victories.
- His next opponent will be the American Tommy Paul.
- The Spaniard expressed satisfaction with his physical progression following the injury.
- Alcaraz’s family is accompanying him in New York throughout the tournament.
