Agile-step dancer Alcaraz advances to US Open's quarterfinals
In a thrilling display of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz, the current U.S. Open champion, secured his place in the quarter-finals with a straight-sets victory over Arthur Rinderknech. The match took place on Sunday during the daytime, with Alcaraz showcasing his exceptional skills to claim a 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4 win.
The 21-year-old Spaniard had a medical timeout due to knee pain in the third round, but he had no issues on Sunday. He saved both break points he faced in the seventh game of the second set, and broke in the ninth game of the third set with nifty net play. Alcaraz finished the match with an unreturnable serve on match point, and had a total of 36 winners and 11 unforced errors.
Alcaraz's next opponent will be the 20th-seeded Jiri Lehecka, a Czech professional tennis player. Lehecka is one of the rare few who have managed to defeat Alcaraz this year, having triumphed in the Doha quarter-final in February. However, Alcaraz is cautious about their upcoming match, stating that he struggles every time they play.
To prepare for their quarter-final, Alcaraz plans to analyze his past matches against Lehecka. The Spaniard enjoys playing in New York, citing the special energy of the city, regardless of the session time. Alcaraz has claimed an ATP-leading six titles this season, and has suffered only six defeats. He will be aiming to continue his impressive form and defend his U.S. Open title.
Jiří Lehečka, on the other hand, will be looking to avenge his earlier defeat and cause an upset. The 21st-ranked player will give it his all to reach the semi-finals and potentially challenge Alcaraz for the title. The tennis world eagerly awaits this highly anticipated match-up.
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