US Open 2026 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Wu Yibing to reach fourth round, Daniil Medvedev through
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Key Points:
- Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open fourth round with a dominant 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win over Wu Yibing, marking his continued recovery from a wrist injury that sidelined him for 139 days.
- The 23-year-old Spaniard expressed confidence in his physical condition and match rhythm, stating he is improving with every match despite concerns about his fitness after a long layoff.
- Alcaraz will face 20th seed Tommy Paul in the fourth round, a player he has defeated in their last six encounters.
- The men's draw has opened up due to early exits and injuries to top seeds, with Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic out and Felix Auger-Aliassime eliminated, improving Alcaraz's chances of securing an eighth major title.
- Potential challenges for Alcaraz include facing Ben Shelton before the semifinals and Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals, both of whom he has favorable head-to-head records against.
