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Alcaraz Starts Strong Against Darderi in US Open Third Round

A New York title would return him to the top of the ATP rankings.

A trainer works on Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during a medical timeout in the second set against Luciano Darderi, of Italy, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Carlos Alcaraz en un partido del US Open 2025.
Carlos Alcaraz
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Overview

  • The pair are meeting for the first time in an official match on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • Alcaraz broke serve early and led 3-0 in the opening set at the time of reporting.
  • Darderi entered ranked No. 34 and is contesting his second US Open after a first-round exit last year.
  • The Spaniard has reached seven straight finals this season with six titles, including Roland Garros and the Masters 1000s in Rome, Monte Carlo and Cincinnati.
  • Alcaraz’s ranking outcome otherwise hinges on Jannik Sinner’s result at the tournament.