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Alcaraz Reaches US Open Quarterfinals as Sinner Battles Into Last 16 in Tight No. 1 Race

The results sharpen the No. 1 race, with Alcaraz able to reclaim top spot by matching Sinner’s finish.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz beat Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-4 in 2 hours 12 minutes to make the US Open quarterfinals without dropping a set.
  • By advancing, Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals at all four Grand Slams this season for the first time in his career and will face Jiri Lehecka next.
  • Defending champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner overcame Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in 3 hours 12 minutes to enter the round of 16.
  • Sinner extended his Grand Slam hard‑court winning streak to 24 matches and will meet Alexander Bublik in the fourth round.
  • Sinner is defending both the title and top ranking in New York, while Alcaraz can rise to No. 1 by matching or bettering Sinner’s result.