Tennis Star Carlos Alcaraz nails another milestone, advancing to the US Open's quarterfinals and etching his name into Grand Slam history.
Young Spanish Tennis Star Carlos Alcaraz Shines at the 2024 US Open
Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish tennis sensation, is making waves at the 2024 US Open. After a surprising elimination in the second round of the tournament last year, Alcaraz is back with a vengeance.
Alcaraz has been hitting the ball exceptionally well this year, a fact evident in his performance so far. He has not dropped a single set in the first four rounds, marking the first time in his career he reached a major quarterfinal without dropping a set.
The young Spaniard defeated Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-4 in the third round, a match that lasted for 2 hours and 12 minutes. One of the highlights of the game was a nifty behind-the-back shot Alcaraz made in the first set.
Despite being stunned by Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round at the 2024 US Open, Alcaraz has since improved his performance significantly. His statistics from major tournaments are encouraging, and he acknowledges their importance. However, Alcaraz is sometimes hard on himself, stating that he doesn't consider quarterfinals or semifinals as enough.
Now, Alcaraz is set to face Czechia's Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals, a match that will take place on Tuesday. Alcaraz is currently playing well and feeling great physically at the tournament. He is focusing on playing his best tennis and enjoying himself during each match at the 2024 US Open.
Interestingly, Alcaraz became the youngest man in the Open era to reach 13 Grand Slam quarterfinals after his victory over Rinderknech. This achievement comes as Alcaraz has reached the quarterfinals of all four Grand Slams in the same season for the first time in his career.
As the tournament progresses, tennis fans worldwide will be eager to see if Alcaraz can continue his impressive form and potentially claim the US Open title.
