A Record-Breaking Run in New York
Carlos Alcaraz delivered what many are calling his finest performance yet at the US Open, cruising past American Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to book a spot in the quarter-finals. The victory pushed Alcaraz's all-time win percentage at Flushing Meadows to a staggering 90.3%, placing him first on the all-time list. Pete Sampras sits second at 88.8%, followed by Roger Federer at 86.4% and Novak Djokovic at 85.6%. To put it simply, nobody in the history of the tournament has been this dominant over the long run.
The win also extended Alcaraz's Grand Slam winning streak to 18 consecutive matches, a personal best. That streak traces back to his US Open title last year and continued through his Australian Open triumph in January before a wrist injury forced him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon. Returning straight into a best-of-five major sparked real concern, but Alcaraz has answered every question emphatically.
Back to His Best at the Right Moment
After the match, Alcaraz was relaxed and confident, saying he tried to impose his own style from the first point and keep Paul under constant pressure on his serve. He acknowledged that despite being sidelined for roughly four and a half months, competing in New York consistently brings out the best in him.
Former British player Tim Henman was effusive in his praise, highlighting Alcaraz's forehand as possibly the finest he has ever seen, noting the combination of pace and consistency as truly extraordinary. If Alcaraz continues this trajectory, a third US Open title could be within reach.
TennisDraw users have been tracking Alcaraz as one of the most popular deep-run picks throughout this tournament.
