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Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the fourth round of the US Open with a commanding victory over Wu Yibing, defeating the Chinese player 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. The Spanish champion extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 consecutive matches, demonstrating significant progress in his return from a wrist injury that sidelined him for 139 days since April. Alcaraz expressed satisfaction with his physical recovery, stating that his competitive rhythm is strengthening with each match played at Flushing Meadows.
The tournament draw has opened considerably in Alcaraz’s favor following several upsets. World number one Jannik Sinner’s absence due to injury, combined with early exits from Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime, has cleared a path for the second-seeded Alcaraz. As the draw currently stands, he cannot face top seed Alexander Zverev until a potential final, while Ben Shelton represents the only other top-10 player he may encounter before the semi-finals.
Despite his dominance over Wu, Alcaraz’s performance revealed some inconsistency. He generated 21 winners but committed 33 unforced errors while managing a first-serve percentage of just 67 percent. Nevertheless, commentators noted his improving form, with former champion Pat Cash suggesting the Spaniard’s trajectory points toward another major title as he continues building momentum throughout the tournament.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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