Carlos Alcaraz moved into the US Open fourth round with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win over Wu Yibing, withstanding an early test before pulling away. The defending champion is playing his first tournament since April after a right wrist injury and has extended his winning run at Grand Slam events to 17 matches.
Alcaraz’s Resilience and Next Challenge
Alcaraz twice let early breaks slip in the opening sets but kept pressing on return and raised his level in key moments to secure a two-set lead. Wu, ranked No. 113 and the first Chinese man to win an ATP title in 2023, threatened again at the start of the third set with two break points, but Alcaraz shut the door and sprinted to the finish.
The world No. 3 missed Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year but has not lost at a major since early last season. His streak includes this year’s Australian Open, where at just 22, he completed the Career Grand Slam, a remarkable feat that highlights his rapid rise in the tennis world.
Next up is Tommy Paul, who outlasted Alexander Bublik 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-3 in a five-set match on Louis Armstrong Stadium. Paul trails Alcaraz 2-6 in their head-to-head and is bidding to become the only active American man to reach the quarterfinals at all four majors, having already accomplished this at the Australian Open (2023, 2025), Roland Garros (2025), and Wimbledon (2024).
As the tournament progresses, fans are eager to see if Alcaraz can maintain his momentum and continue his impressive performance against Paul. The stakes are high, and with Alcaraz’s current form, he remains a strong contender to defend his title and add another Grand Slam victory to his impressive record.