Nimble-Footed Alcaraz Dances Into US Open Quarters
Carlos Alcaraz won in straight sets, becoming the youngest man in the Open era to reach 13 Grand Slam quarterfinals and maintaining a flawless US Open record in 2025.
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Arthur Rinderknech 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday at the 2025 U.S. Open to reach the quarter-finals in New York.
- Alcaraz aimed to secure his fourth Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance of 2025, a win that would make him the youngest male player since the start of the Open era in 1968 to advance to at least 13 major quarterfinals.
- During the match, Alcaraz executed an impressive behind-the-back stroke to secure an important point, showcasing the aggressive style he feels matches the vibrant atmosphere in New York.
- Alcaraz secured victory in 54 out of 55 service games across his initial four matches at Flushing Meadows this year and earned the 2022 title, marking his first Grand Slam win out of five.
- Alcaraz will face Jiri Lehecka, the Czech 20th seed who advanced after beating Adrian Mannarino, making their quarter-final a significant challenge for both players.
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Carlos Alcaraz’s behind-the-back shot helps him reach US Open quarterfinals
By HOWARD FENDRICH NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz hit a behind-the-back shot at the U.S. Open to win a point in a 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Arthur Rinderknech on Sunday that made the Spaniard the youngest man in the Open era to reach 13 Grand Slam quarterfinals. “Sometimes, I practice it. I’m not going to lie,” the No. 2-seeded Alcaraz said about the bit of wizardry he delivered in the first set. “But I mean, I don’t practice it, like, too …
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