Alcaraz advances to US Open quarter‑finals with straight‑set win over Paul

At the US Open, reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarter‑finals with a decisive 6‑4, 6‑3, 6‑4 victory over 20th‑seeded Tommy Paul. The match followed Alcaraz’s third‑round win over Wu Yibing, where he admitted to missing a number of forehands. After the match he returned to the practice court to focus on the forehand, a move that paid off in the straight‑sets win that kept his title defence on track.

Alcaraz’s forehand, described by commentators as “peerless,” was the key weapon in dismantling Paul. The Spaniard’s improved shot‑making and composure on the court highlighted the effectiveness of his post‑match adjustments. Meanwhile, in the women’s draw, Aryna Sabalenka and Yulia Noskova are set to meet in the last eight, adding further intrigue to the tournament’s later stages.

With the quarter‑finals now a reality, Alcaraz will look to maintain his momentum as the tournament progresses. The US Open continues to showcase top‑level tennis, with both the men’s and women’s fields featuring high‑stakes matchups that promise compelling drama in the days ahead.