Carlos Alcaraz

2024 - 8 - 30

Carlos Alcaraz Takes a Shock Dip into the US Open Waters!

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Botic van De Zandschulp pulls off an epic upset by defeating Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open! 🎾😲

In a stunning twist of fate at the US Open, former champion Carlos Alcaraz found himself in an unexpected tight spot as unseeded Dutchman Botic van De Zandschulp pulled off one of the greatest upsets in tennis history. The match, held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, concluded with an astonishing score of 6-1, 7-5, 6-4, leaving fans in disbelief. The third seed, hailed as a rising star and former US Open champion, simply couldn’t keep up with the fierce determination of van De Zandschulp, ranked 74th in the world.

As the match unfolded, it became clear that the young Spanish star was not at his best, with many observers noting his uncharacteristic sloppiness. Van De Zandschulp, on the other hand, appeared unfazed and played with intensity and precision, stunning the audience who expected to see Alcaraz sail through to the later rounds. This loss marked not only the end of Alcaraz’s hopes for a back-to-back US Open title but also snapped his 15-match Grand Slam unbeaten streak — a shocker indeed!

With his victory, van De Zandschulp now faces off against Jack Draper in the next round, and tennis enthusiasts are eagerly watching to see if this Dutch powerhouse can keep the momentum rolling. The implications of this upset resonate beyond just the players involved; it keeps alive the thrilling uncertainty of sports where any match can swing in unexpected directions, independent of rankings and previous performance.

In addition to this loss, fans were also treated to more drama as women’s singles star Naomi Osaka also crashed out of the tournament, which sets a chaotic precedent for both competing fields. Interestingly, this isn’t van De Zandschulp's first time in the limelight; he made his breakthrough last year at the French Open and has consistently been on the radar of tennis aficionados. This US Open serves as a prime example that in sports, expect the unexpected — because sometimes it’s the lesser-known players that create the most memorable moments!

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Botic van De Zandschulp ousts Carlos Alcaraz in shock US Open win (Border Counties Advertizer)

The 28-year-old Dutchman won 6-1 7-5 6-4 in front of a stunned Arthur Ashe crowd.

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Botic van de Zandschulp stuns Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in ... (USA TODAY)

NEW YORK— Former champion Carlos Alcaraz's Grand Slam winning streak came to a screeching halt at the US Open on Thursday as the Spanish third seed was ...

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US Open 2024 results: Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Botic van de ... (BBC News)

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz suffers a seismic second-round exit at the US Open with a thumping defeat by unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

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Carlos Alcaraz: Former US Open champion shocked by unseeded ... (Sky Sports)

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Botic van de Zandschulp with Jack Draper next in line for the Dutchman on Saturday; Watch the US Open until September 8 - live on ...

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Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of U.S. Open by Botic van de ... (The New York Times)

Botic van de Zandschulp defeated Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4; Alcaraz had won both of the two previous Grand Slam tournaments.

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Carlos Alcaraz loses to Botic van de Zandschulp in U.S. Open ... (NBC News)

Carlos Alcaraz's 15-match Grand Slam unbeaten run ended at the U.S. Open with a sloppy 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 loss to 74th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp in the ...

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Carlos Alcaraz stunned in US Open second round by Botic Van de ... (Yahoo Sports)

Alcaraz went down in straight sets to the No. 74 player in the world.

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Stars Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka crash out of US Open in ... (Aljazeera.com)

Alcaraz crumbled against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp while Osaka lost to Czech Karolina Muchova.

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Botic van de Zandschulp stuns Carlos Alcaraz at US Open | ATP ... (ATP Tour)

Botic van de Zandschulp scored one of the biggest upsets in recent memory Thursday when he stunned 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 in the US Open ...

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Carlos Alcaraz crashes out of US Open in shock loss to world No 74 ... (The Guardian)

No 3 seed has 15-match grand slam streak broken in 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 defeat after he had not lost before the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows.

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US Open: Carlos Alcaraz's 15-match Grand Slam win streak ends in ... (Delta-Optimist)

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Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock defeat in second round of US Open (CNN)

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shocking defeat in the second round of the US Open on Thursday, falling to Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets.

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Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock 2024 US Open defeat to Botic van de ... (US Open Tennis Championships)

In the 2024 US Open's most stunning upset to date, Carlos Alcaraz lost in Round 2. The 2022 New York champ was ousted by Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, ...

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Botic van De Zandschulp ousts Carlos Alcaraz in shock US Open ... (Meath Chronicle)

The 28-year-old Dutchman won 6-1 7-5 6-4 in front of a stunned Arthur Ashe crowd.

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Carlos Alcaraz: 'I feel like I've gone backwards mentally' | ATP Tour ... (ATP Tour)

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Carlos Alcaraz: 'I Was Playing Against Myself' in US Open Loss to ... (Bleacher Report)

Carlos Alcaraz's 15-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments came to a stunning end on Thursday night with a straight-sets loss to Botic van de…

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Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in ... (NPR)

The final Grand Slam of the year isn't lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, ...

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Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of U.S. Open by Botic van de ... (The New York Times)

Botic van de Zandschulp defeated Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4; Alcaraz had won both of the two previous Grand Slam tournaments.

Novak Djokovic Follows Carlos Alcaraz Out Of The U.S. Open As ... (Forbes)

One night after betting favorite and 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz lost in straight sets in Arthur Ashe Stadium, defending champion Novak Djokovic was defeated ...

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Novak Djokovic crashes out of US Open 1 day after Carlos Alcaraz ... (Yahoo Sports)

This is the first year Djokovic didn't win a Grand Slam since 2017.

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US Open: Alcaraz's loss to van de Zandschulp raises questions (The Associated Press)

Carlos Alcaraz's surprising U.S. Open loss to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round is raising questions for the 21-year-old from Spain who was the ...

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Novak Djokovic knocked out after Carlos Alcaraz has excuse for loss (Daily Express)

The young Spaniard was among the favourites to win the title but was beaten in straight sets by his unfancied Dutch opponent. Van de Zandschlup produced the ...

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Novak Djokovic: The 24-time Grand Slam champion follows Carlos ... (Sky Sports)

Novak Djokovic suffers shock third-round exit to Alexei Popyrin to follow Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament; Watch the US Open until September 8 - live ...

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