Carlos Alcaraz Advances to US Open Quarter-Finals with Commanding Win
Carlos Alcaraz maintained his impressive momentum in New York, securing a spot in the US Open quarter-finals with a composed 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4 victory over France's Arthur Rinderknech.
The Spaniard, however, faced a challenging opening set as Rinderknech relied on a powerful first serve and an aggressive playing style. Alcaraz remained steady, delivering precise serves and sharp forehands while maintaining clear decision-making on the court.
Despite his remarkable achievements, Alcaraz has often encountered tense moments in the early rounds of major tournaments. This marks the first time in his career he has reached a Grand Slam quarter-final without dropping a set. His current consistency is unmatched, having reached the final in each of his last seven tournaments, positioning him strongly to extend this streak.
At 22, he is the youngest male player in the Open Era to reach 13 Grand Slam quarter-finals, surpassing Boris Becker’s 1990 record. He has also achieved another milestone by reaching the quarter-finals of all four majors in a single calendar year for the first time.
Jessica Pegula Returns to Form at US Open
A year after her breakthrough run to the US Open final, Jessica Pegula has rediscovered her best tennis at the right moment. The fourth seed defeated fellow American Ann Li 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the quarter-finals.
Pegula, despite her strong history on US hard courts, entered the tournament struggling for form, with only two wins in six matches since Wimbledon. She faced a difficult preparation period but has now found her rhythm in New York.
“I felt terrible coming into this tournament, honestly,” Pegula admitted. “I had a practice session with Sabalenka, and it was rough. I played poorly. We extended it for another hour, but I had to stop—I just wasn’t performing well. Frustrated with the conditions, I walked off and decided to take a break. I went out with friends, tried to relax, and clear my mind.”
Medvedev Parts Ways with Coach After Early Exit
Daniil Medvedev has ended his long-standing coaching partnership with Gilles Cervara following his surprising first-round loss to Benjamin Bonzi. The pair had worked together since 2017, a period that saw Medvedev claim the 2021 US Open title, reach world No. 1, and compete in five other Grand Slam finals.
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