Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Alcaraz Advances to US Open Third Round
Carlos Alcaraz lost the first set of his US Open match to Jaime Faria.
He said he was rushing and trying to finish points too quickly.
His team advised him to use more cross-court shots and longer rallies.
Alcaraz became calmer and changed how he played.
He then won eight games in a row and took control of the match.
He won in four sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The victory extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 16 matches.
Alcaraz will next play Wu Yibing.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Portugal’s Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round.
Alcaraz said he played too quickly in the opening set and needed longer rallies and greater patience.
The Spaniard won eight consecutive games and broke Faria’s serve five times in a row.
Alcaraz hit 43 winners, converted seven of 12 break points, and benefited from Faria’s errors and double faults.
He will face China’s Wu Yibing in the third round after Wu defeated James Duckworth.
- Who
- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Portugal’s Jaime Faria and will next face China’s Wu Yibing.
- What
- Alcaraz recovered from losing the first set to win 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 and reach the US Open third round.
- When
- September 4, 2026, in the US Open second round.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
- Why
- Alcaraz said he changed from rushed, short points to patient, longer rallies and benefited from Faria’s mistakes.
- Match result
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2.
- Tournament stage
- US Open second round; Alcaraz advances to the third round.
- Winners
- Alcaraz hit 43 winners, while Faria hit 27.
- Break points
- Alcaraz converted seven of 12 break-point opportunities.
- Winning streak
- The victory extended Alcaraz’s Grand Slam winning streak to 16 matches.
- US Open record
- Alcaraz’s US Open record improved to 26-3.
- Next opponent
- Wu Yibing, who beat James Duckworth 7-5, 6-3, 6-1.
- Match date
- September 4, 2026.
