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US Open: Alcaraz battles back, Sabalenka dominates
7 Sep
Summary
- Alcaraz faces tough opponent Tommy Paul after wrist injury layoff.
- Sabalenka remains dominant, has lost only eight games so far.
- Shelton plays Tsitsipas less than 36 hours after a late-night match.
Carlos Alcaraz is navigating the US Open rounds following an April wrist injury, with his next challenge being No. 20 seed Tommy Paul. Alcaraz narrowly advanced in his previous match, while Paul is expected to be a tougher opponent. Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, has shown exceptional form, losing only eight games through her first three matches. She is set to face Taylor Townsend, whom she has never played before, who employs a tricky serve-and-volley game.
Ben Shelton faces a demanding schedule, competing against Stefanos Tsitsipas less than 36 hours after a four-set victory that concluded early Saturday morning. Emma Navarro is enjoying her best tournament form, having swiftly defeated No. 7 seed Karolina Muchova without losing a game on the Grandstand Court. Jessica Pegula, after dropping the first set in her recent match, will need improved footwork against Sorana Cirstea on Sunday.
