Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have conquered the quarterfinals of the US Open. The number two Spanish Alcaraz and the Djokovic Tennis icon, which could meet in the semifinals, both recorded victories in three sets on the main field of the arthur Ashe Stadium. The five-time Grand Slam Alcaraz champion beat the French Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-4 and has not yet lost a set in this tournament. “I think my tennis style is suitable for the energy that you breathe here in New York,” said the 22-year-old. “The energy is special both in the daytime and in the night. I love it and I think that’s why I play my best tennis here, “he added. Alcaraz will face the Czech Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday in the quarterfinals, series head number 20. Lehecka has reached the round of 16 of a Grand Slam for the second time after beating the French veteran Adrian Mannarino for 7-6 (7/4).
Djokovic, 38, continued his race towards the 25th of the Grand Slam in Single, a record, defeating with a clear 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 the German Jan-Lennard Struff, not a series head. “It certainly helps serve well. I think I served very well in the last round and also tonight, “said Djokovic. “This makes things easier on the pitch.” Tuesday Djokovic will face the number four of the Seeding Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals, the only American who remained in the race.
