Improving Alcaraz underlines title credentials in wide-open draw
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlines his US Open title credentials by sweeping aside Wu Yibing to reach the fourth round as the draw opens up further.
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Notable Quotes
"To be honest, I'm better than I thought."
— Carlos Alcaraz , Athlete
"Every win Alcaraz gets, he is becoming more of a favourite."
— Pat Cash , Athlete
Key People
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Arthur Rinderknech is a French professional tennis player known for competing on the ATP Tour.
American tennis player seeded fourth at Wimbledon 2026.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Daniil Medvedev is a professional tennis player and former US Open champion.
Felix Auger-Aliassime is a Canadian professional tennis player known for his powerful serve and athletic gameplay.
Frances Tiafoe is an American tennis player known for being a two-time US Open semi-finalist.
Jannik Sinner is an Italian professional tennis player known for his powerful play and young talent.
Karen Khachanov is a Russian tennis player slated to face Terence Atmane in the next round.
A Serbian professional tennis player and widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
Pat Cash is a former Wimbledon champion and tennis commentator.
Tommy Paul is an American tennis player who competed against Francisco Cerundolo in the final at Queen's.
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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlines his US Open title credentials by sweeping aside Wu Yibing to reach the fourth round as the draw opens up further.
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