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Alcaraz Sweeps Darderi To Reach US Open Round of 16

He reports no concern about a briefly treated knee issue.

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 debió ser atendido durante el segundo set en el partido en el que derrotó a Luciano Darderi en el US Open, por la tercera ronda
Carlos Alcaraz en un partido del US Open 2025.
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Overview

  • The world No. 2 won 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 on Arthur Ashe in about 1 hour 43–44 minutes to move into the second week.
  • He took a medical timeout in the second set for right-knee discomfort, then won seven straight games and said he felt fine afterward.
  • Next up is France’s Arthur Rinderknech, who reached the last 16 after beating Benjamin Bonzi.
  • The victory was his 80th at Grand Slams and his 57th of a standout 2025 season.
  • Alcaraz has not dropped a set through three rounds and remains in contention to reclaim No. 1 depending on Jannik Sinner’s results.