Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant run at the US Open on Sunday, securing a quarter-final berth with a commanding straight-sets victory over France's Arthur Rinderknech. The 20-year-old Spanish phenom, who won the tournament in 2022, showcased his trademark intensity to triumph 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Alcaraz faced early resistance in a tightly contested first set but leveraged his explosive baseline play to seize control. "The energy here pushes me to play my best," he said, praising New York crowds. The win marks his 13th Grand Slam quarter-final appearance – making him the youngest male player in the Open Era to achieve the milestone.
Meanwhile, Barbora Krejcikova staged a dramatic comeback in her fourth-round match, saving three match points to advance. The 2021 French Open champion's gritty performance underscored her resilience in major tournaments.
Alcaraz now prepares to face Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals, keeping alive the possibility of a highly anticipated semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard has now reached the last eight in all four Grand Slams this season, cementing his status as tennis' rising force.
