Spaniard cruises to emphatic 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory
Alcaraz reaches last four without dropping a set
It took just seven minutes for Carlos Alcaraz to recognise that he was having another one of those days where he could do whatever he wanted with a tennis ball. Up a game point in his opening service game, the Spaniard skipped around the ball from far behind the baseline in his backhand corner and attempted the riskiest shot possible, unleashing a remarkable forehand winner.
This would not be the last time that the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd collectively gasped at Alcaraz’s greatness as he continued to radiate confidence and calm in New York, moving effortlessly into the semi‑finals with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win against Jiri Lehecka.
This tournament has further underscored the ease and confidence surrounding Alcaraz’s tennis. Having reached the finals of his past seven tournaments while leading the tour with 59 match wins and six titles, this is the most consistent stretch of the 22-year-old’s career and he has played with total freedom over the past 10 days. He has now reached a grand slam semi-final without dropping a set for the first time in his career.
