Alcaraz Reaches US Open Last Eight
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over 20th seed Tommy Paul. Playing his fourth competitive singles match following a four-month absence due to a wrist injury that forced him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon, the 23-year-old Spaniard dropped just one set through the first four rounds in New York.
He will face eighth seed Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals. Having won the previous two Grand Slam titles—the US Open last year and the Australian Open this year—Alcaraz’s straight-set win over Paul extends his active match-win streak at major tournaments to 18.
Strategic Recovery and Injury Management
To protect his wrist and manage his physical workload during his return, Alcaraz has adjusted his tournament routine, prioritizing recovery protocols and off-court preparation with his support team over his usual leisure activities on rest days.
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