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Sabalenka, Alcaraz into US Open last 16

From Gulf Today · () English

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Newswire Named sources Outcome reported
  • Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open last 16 with straight-set victories on Friday.
  • Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 after returning from a four-month injury absence, while Sabalenka beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4.
  • Alcaraz will play 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul in the fourth round after Paul overcame Alexander Bublik in five sets.

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka moved into the US Open last 16 in dominant fashion on Friday, keeping both defending singles champions on course in New York.

Alcaraz, competing after a four-month injury absence, defeated China’s Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. Wu recovered an early break in each of the first two sets, but Alcaraz took both sets with breaks in the final games.

The Spaniard then saved two break points in the opening game of the third set before taking control. “I think I stayed there. I played aggressive. I played smart in the toughest moments,” Alcaraz said.

The way he plays is unbelievable, the rhythm he has on every shot, forehand, backhand.

· Carlos AlcarazAlcaraz praised Wu Yibing after defeating him in the third round.

He will face 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul for a place in the quarter-finals. Paul advanced by beating 15th-seeded Alexander Bublik 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-3.

Sabalenka also advanced without dropping a set, defeating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4. Alcaraz praised Wu’s level and the difficulty of handling his shots, saying, “The way he plays is unbelievable, the rhythm he has on every shot, forehand, backhand.”

I think I stayed there. I played aggressive. I played smart in the toughest moments.

· Carlos AlcarazAlcaraz described how he handled difficult moments in his win over Wu.
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