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Carlos Alcaraz Reaches US Open Quarter-finals in Straight Sets
Carlos Alcaraz won his US Open match against Tommy Paul.
He won three sets in a row without losing one.
The scores were 6-4, 6-3, and 6-4.
This means Alcaraz moved into the tournament’s quarter-finals.
He played aggressively and made it difficult for Paul to control the ball.
The win was Alcaraz’s 18th straight victory at a major tournament.
He had previously missed more than four months because of a right wrist injury.
Alcaraz said he is enjoying playing in New York and feels confident.
Next, he will play either Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated American 20th seed Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 at the US Open.
The defending champion extended his major match-winning streak to 18 victories.
Alcaraz has returned to top form after an absence of more than four months with a right wrist injury.
His aggressive shotmaking and pressure on Paul’s return helped him control the match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Alcaraz will face either American Ben Shelton or Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals.
- Who
- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated American 20th seed Tommy Paul.
- What
- Alcaraz won 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals and extend his major winning streak to 18 matches.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows, New York.
- When
- Sunday.
- Why
- Alcaraz is pursuing back-to-back US Open titles and continued his return to form after a right wrist injury.
Key facts
- Match result
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
- Tournament
- US Open
- Round reached
- Quarter-finals
- Winning streak
- 18 consecutive major match victories
- Alcaraz's seeding
- Second seed
- Tommy Paul's seeding
- 20th seed
- Next possible opponents
- Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Injury absence
- More than four months because of a right wrist injury
Quotes
Carlos Alcaraz
Spanish tennis player and defending US Open champion
“I think I just played my game. I tried to play to my style. Tommy's such a talented player and his shots are pretty dangerous and it's difficult to control the ball when it comes to you. I was ready for a battle.”
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“I was trying to be aggressive all the time ... I did well to put pressure on his return, which helped me stay calm and to think clearly. I was really happy with the performance.”
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Sources
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