US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz Repels Wu Yibing Challenge To Storm Into Fourth Round

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Carlos Alcaraz continued his US Open title defence in emphatic fashion, defeating Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to book his place in the fourth round. The defending champion was made to work by Wu’s fearless, all-out attacking game, particularly the Chinese player’s explosive forehand, but Alcaraz repeatedly found answers in the crucial moments. He surrendered a break advantage in each of the opening two sets before regaining control and establishing a two-set lead. Wu threatened early in the third set with two break points, but Alcaraz held firm, shifted through the gears and raced away with the match. The 23-year-old Spaniard, playing his first tournament since April after recovering from a right wrist injury, has now won 17 consecutive matches at Grand Slam level. He will next face American Tommy Paul in the fourth round. 

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Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, gestures after he won his match against Wu Yibing, of China, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, gestures after he won against Wu Yibing, of China, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Wu Yibing, of China, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Wu Yibing, of China, returns the ball to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships against Wu Yibing, of China in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Wu Yibing, of China, serves the ball to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Wu Yibing, of China, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Wu Yibing, of China, returns the ball to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Wu Yibing, of China, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Wu Yibing, of China, returns the ball to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Wu Yibing, of China, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

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