Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth
Alcaraz says he is still finding top form after a four-month layoff as Tommy Paul aims to extend a 6-2 head-to-head edge.
- On Sunday, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul at the US Open for a quarter-final spot. Alcaraz leads their head-to-head record 6-2, though he warns Paul remains "really dangerous for everyone on the tour."
- Playing his first tournament in four months following a wrist injury, Alcaraz acknowledges he has yet to reach peak form but says he is "getting there" with shot sharpness and decision-making.
- Aryna Sabalenka faces American Taylor Townsend on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where Sabalenka expects a difficult challenge from the "tricky" opponent who brings variety to the court. Townsend seeks her first Grand Slam singles quarter-final.
- Stefanos Tsitsipas meets Shelton on Sunday, holding a 1-0 head-to-head lead. The resurgent Greek player is deeper into a Grand Slam than in two years, playing pain-free after back problems derailed his 2025 campaign.
- Third-Ranked American Jessica Pegula aims to challenge Sabalenka for the world number one ranking. Surprise Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova continues her progress against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, while Frances Tiafoe faces former champion Daniil Medvedev.
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The Murcian, quoted with Paul in the eighths, celebrates the reaction of his body to the demand of the competition. He says he is “surprised” and has an impact on the recovery
The tennis player from Murcia looks to the 21st of the world for the pass to quarterfinals, where he would face Shelton or Tsitsipas. More information: Carlos Alcaraz raises his level against the Chinese Wu Yibing and achieves an easy victory to get into the eighths of the US Open
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Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth
The Spaniard, playing his first tournament since a four-month absence with a wrist injury, acknowledges he has yet to play his best but says he's "getting there" with both the sharpness of his shots and his on-court decision making. He headlines a day that also features women's two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and third-ranked American Jessica Pegula -- just one of the players with a chance to supplant Sabalenka atop the world ranking…
Today he plays Carlos Alcaraz on a US Open tennis day that is expected to be full of good moments. Spanish tennis player faces Tommy Paul in a game that will determine if the athlete continues to advance in the Grand Slam of the United States. His fans will be able to watch him live on television. Carlos Alcaraz’s career at the United States Open is leaving great moments of enjoyment for his followers. With good tennis as a weapon and the mental…
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