There have been surprises, but no earthquakes at the US Open while Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic is in competition. Both of them will face the quarterfinals in a position to overcome obstacles to meet in the final on Sunday, September 10. Although they have a tough frame. They were the favorites, but the rivals did not admit any carelessness.
Alcaraz dropped just one set in four games, against the British daniel evans in the third round. In the round of 16 he appeared against the Italian Matteo Arnaldi with a complex bandage on his left thigh, but he assured that there was “nothing to worry about”, that it was a preventive measure against muscular discomfort.
He wants to tie everything up before the crunch quarterfinal clash. If it is against Italian Jannik Sinner, they will remember their ‘great match’ from the same round of the previous edition. The Italian had a match ball, which the then champion won: 6-3, 6-7 (7), 6-7 (0), 7-5, 6-3.
They are 3-3 on record, 1-1 on this course: Alcaraz dominated Indian Wells, by 7-6 (4) and 6-3; sinful He got his revenge, also in the semifinals, then in Miami: 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2.
In the case of German reunification Alexander Zverevnegative balance of 2-3, although in the round of 16 in Madrid, this season, the Murcian swept 6-1 and 6-2 against a rival who is recovering his level after a serious ankle injury at Roland Garros 2022, where he can Alcaraz.
At the top of the frame, Andrei Rublev He ensured Russia’s presence by reaching the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the ninth time, fourth in New York. He has yet to cross that bar, which this time is about his compatriot and tournament champion in 2021 Daniel Medvedev or from australian Alex de Minaurrecent Masters 1000 ATP finalist in Toronto.
Under, Djokovic against the United States. This Tuesday, he opens the men’s turn against Taylor Fritz, whom he leads 7-0. A few weeks ago, the Serbian defeated the world number 9 6-0, 6-4 in Cincinnati.
waiting, Frances Tiafoe2022 semifinalist, and 20-year-old sensation Ben Shelton, who has already made the quarters at the Australian Open. They secured an American semifinalist in their rivalry.
In women, Iga Swiatek it is gone, its number one will go into Belarusian hands Aryna Sabalenka. His crown at the US Open is very competitive, until the 9th Saturday it’s hard to know who will take it. Bidding is open.
MEN’S QUARTERFINALS
Carlos Alcaraz (Span/1) vs.
Alexander Zverev (Ale/12) or Jannik Sinner (Ita/6)
D. Medvedev (Rus/3) or Alex de Minaur (Aus/13)
vs. Andrey Rublev (Russian/8)
Frances Tiafoe (USA/10)-Ben Shelton (USA)
Taylor Fritz (USA/9)-Novak Djokovic (Srb/2)
Source: La Verdad
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