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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Wu Yibing at the 2026 US Open

Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz advances to the Round of 16 after defeating China’s Wu Yibing in three sets at the US Open.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Wu Yibing at the 2026 US Open — Photo: Hameltion · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the third round of the 2026 US Open, Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz faced off against China's Wu Yibing this Friday. Alcaraz secured a decisive victory, winning in straight sets with scores of 6-3, 6-4, and 6-1.

Alcaraz's win allows him to advance to the Round of 16, where he will compete against Tommy Paul. His performance in the match was solid, showcasing full control over his opponent.

According to reports from various media, the Spaniard was very focused during the contest, maintaining control in each of the sets. Despite some inconsistencies, Alcaraz managed to keep the pressure on Wu.

With this victory, Alcaraz continues his journey in the tournament, reinforcing his position as one of the favorites in the competition. His next match is scheduled against Paul, in what is expected to be an interesting challenge.

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