US Open: Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Tommy Paul in straight sets to advance to quarterfinal
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Key Points:
- Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open with a straight-sets victory over Tommy Paul, winning 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
- This win marked Alcaraz's 14th consecutive set victory against Paul, who has not won a set against Alcaraz since Wimbledon 2024.
- Despite some resistance from Paul, especially in the first and second sets, Alcaraz maintained control and showcased his strong form following a 4½-month wrist injury hiatus.
- Alcaraz, now 63-0 in major tournaments after winning the first two sets, will face No. 8 Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals, aiming to defend his 2025 US Open title.
- Tommy Paul continues his streak of falling short of Grand Slam quarterfinals, with his last appearance at that stage occurring at Roland-Garros in 2025.
