Alcaraz beats Paul in straight sets to reach US Open quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 on September 6, 2026, to reach the US Open quarter-finals as his comeback from a wrist injury continued.
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- Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 on September 6, 2026, to reach the US Open quarter-finals as his comeback from a wrist injury continued.
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open quarter-finals on September 6, 2026, beating American Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in New York. The defending champion completed the fourth-round victory in straight sets, extending his title defence into the tournament’s final eight.
The result was a significant step in Alcaraz’s return from a wrist injury. The Guardian reported that he had entered the tournament after four and a half months away, leaving questions about how he would handle the demands of best-of-five-set tennis.
Against the 20th-seeded Paul, Alcaraz’s forehand helped him control the contest. The Spaniard had worked on that shot after his third-round victory over Wu Yibing, according to the newspaper’s match report. His serving had also improved as the tournament progressed.
The US Open’s official match report confirmed the score and Alcaraz’s place in the quarter-finals. The victory keeps his comeback and his bid to retain the championship on course.
