In a surprising turn of events at the US Open, World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz faced an unexpected defeat in the second round. The Spanish tennis star, who boasts four Grand Slam titles, was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp, an unseeded player from the Netherlands, with a scoreline of 1-6, 5-7, 4-6. This loss not only ended Alcaraz's impressive 15-match winning streak but also marked his earliest exit from a Grand Slam since Wimbledon 2021.
Alcaraz entered the tournament with high hopes, having recently secured a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. However, his performance on Friday was far from his usual standard. The 21-year-old struggled to find his rhythm throughout the match, making uncharacteristic errors that allowed van de Zandschulp to take control. The match concluded with a double fault from Alcaraz, sealing his defeat.
This early exit is a stark contrast to Alcaraz's previous success at the US Open, where he had never been eliminated before the quarterfinals in his three prior appearances. The defeat left Alcaraz visibly frustrated as he gathered his belongings and left the court.
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