Alcaraz Overcomes Knee Pain and Advances in the US Open 🎾

NEW YORK – Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated his dominance in the third round of the US Open, overcoming a small physical setback to secure his advance. The world number 2, who is seeking his second title at Flushing Meadows, faced a brief moment of uncertainty during his match against Luciano Darderi.

Alcaraz Overcomes a Knee Challenge

Alcaraz, after winning the first set and being ahead in the second, felt discomfort in his right knee after a false move. He received medical attention on the court, but quickly recovered, winning the rest of the match with a resounding score of 6-2, 6-4, 6-0.

I felt something wasn’t right in my knee, but after five or six points, it disappeared. I’m going to talk to my team, but I’m not worried.

Carlos Alcaraz

Despite this incident, Alcaraz maintained impeccable play, with 31 winners and only 12 unforced errors. His performance was so impressive that Darderi acknowledged the difficulty of facing Alcaraz at this moment.

It’s a shame that I ran into Carlos in the third round, because at this moment it’s impossible to play against Jannik (Sinner) or Carlos. They are the two whose level is above everyone else’s.

Luciano Darderi

Alcaraz, with an impressive record of 80-13 in Grand Slams, will face Arthur Rinderknech in the next round.

Other Notable US Open Results

Arthur Rinderknech, ranked 82nd, advanced to the fourth round for the first time in a Grand Slam tournament. Furthermore, Emma Raducanu, who won the title in 2021, was eliminated by Elena Rybakina with a score of 6-1, 6-2. The action continues on Saturday with Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner, among others.