Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis phenom, is marching on at the US Open. The 2022 champion secured his spot in the quarterfinals this Sunday. He took down France’s Arthur Rinderknech in a solid display of tennis. This big win keeps his journey alive at the final Grand Slam of the year.
Alcaraz is ranked second in the world. He faced Arthur Rinderknech, who sits at 82nd globally. Rinderknech had actually pulled out of a doubles match the day before. He was supposed to play alongside Portugal’s Nuno Borges. Alcaraz ultimately won the match in straight sets. The scores were 7-6 (3), 6-3, and 6-4. The whole affair lasted a brisk two hours and twelve minutes.
This trip to the quarterfinals feels like a comeback for Alcaraz. He has quite a Grand Slam collection already. He boasts two titles from Roland Garros and two more from Wimbledon. Interestingly, he missed the New York quarterfinals entirely just last year in 2024. Now, he’s back and ready for his next challenge. That challenge comes in the form of Czech player Jiri Lehecka. Lehecka, ranked 21st globally, is making his first-ever appearance in a major quarterfinal. This match promises to be an interesting clash of experience versus hunger.