Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Alcaraz Storms Past Wu to Reach US Open Fourth Round
Carlos Alcaraz won his US Open match against Wu Yibing in three sets.
The scores were 6-3, 6-4 and 6-1.
Wu played strongly at times and made Alcaraz work hard.
Alcaraz used speed, powerful shots and accuracy to regain control.
He also saved two break points early in the third set.
The win moved Alcaraz into the tournament’s fourth round.
It was his 17th straight victory at a Grand Slam tournament.
Alcaraz will next play American Tommy Paul.
Paul reached the round by beating Alexander Bublik in five sets.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 at the US Open.
The victory sent Alcaraz into the fourth round and extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches.
Alcaraz overcame early resistance, including surrendered break leads in the first and second sets.
Wu, ranked No. 113, created chances but could not sustain his challenge against Alcaraz’s aggressive play.
Alcaraz will face American 20th seed Tommy Paul, who defeated Alexander Bublik in five sets.
- Who
- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated China’s Wu Yibing.
- What
- Alcaraz won 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the US Open fourth round and extend his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches.
- When
- Friday; the second article identifies the tournament as the 2026 US Open.
- Where
- The match was played at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, New York.
- Why
- The victory advanced Alcaraz’s title defense and continued his bid for another title at Flushing Meadows.
- Match result
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1.
- Tournament stage
- US Open third-round match; Alcaraz advanced to the fourth round.
- Grand Slam streak
- 17 consecutive Grand Slam match victories.
- Wu’s ranking
- World No. 113 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
- Alcaraz’s injury absence
- He was competing in his first tournament since April after recovering from a right wrist injury.
- Next opponent
- American 20th seed Tommy Paul.
- Paul’s result
- Paul defeated Alexander Bublik 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-3.
