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Alcaraz at US Open 2026
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The gist
Carlos Alcaraz beat Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the US Open fourth round.
His 17-match Grand Slam win streak makes him the man to beat in New.
Background
Alcaraz is the defending champion at the 2026 US Open, having won the title in 2022 and 2025. He returned from a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury that forced him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon. His comeback has been strong, winning his first three matches in straight sets, and he is now considered a top favorite for the title.
How it unfolded
- Aug 31, 2026Alcaraz wins his first-round match against Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his return from injury.
- Sep 2, 2026Alcaraz defeats Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round, extending his Grand Slam winning streak to 16 matches.
- Sep 4, 2026Alcaraz beats Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the fourth round, setting a personal-best Grand Slam win streak of 17 matches.
- Sep 6, 2026Alcaraz is scheduled to face Tommy Paul in the fourth round.
Who’s saying what
- Expert
- Alcaraz's pain-free start and dominant forehand show he is back to his best and a serious threat to repeat as champion.
- Caution
- Despite his strong start, Alcaraz has had no match preparation and may face tougher challenges against higher-ranked opponents.
Still unverified
Alcaraz has reportedly expressed a surprising plan to take more time away from tennis voluntarily after the US Open, but details are unconfirmed.