Carlos Alcaraz

2024 - 8 - 30

Carlos Alcaraz Takes a Sudden Dive: What Just Happened at the US Open?

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In a shocking twist at the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz gets knocked out while Naomi Osaka waves goodbye too! Is the tennis world turning upside down?

In a rollercoaster turn of events at the US Open, tennis fans were left gobsmacked as 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz crashed out in the second round. The 20-year-old Spaniard, regarded as one of tennis’s brightest stars, fell to unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, who played a stunning match to secure a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 victory. Alcaraz’s loss is nothing short of a shockwave through the tournament, especially after he had been on a 15-match Grand Slam winning streak.

As Alcaraz stepped off the court, a bewildered Arthur Ashe crowd tried to comprehend how the boy wonder had become an underdog in such a short time. The Spaniard later admitted to feeling mentally drained, expressing concerns about his focus during the match. "It was a rollercoaster in my mind," he reflected, highlighting the pressures faced by young athletes in the spotlight of major championships like this.

In a stunning double blow for tennis, former champion Naomi Osaka followed suit, also suffering an early exit, losing to Czech player Karolina Muchova. Both Alcaraz and Osaka’s departures leave fans speculating about the future of tennis’s next generation. Will this create new opportunities for previously overshadowed players? The tennis universe is buzzing with chatter, and it's clear that new stars may rise from this unexpected chaos.

As the tournament progresses without its young giants, the stage is set for other players like Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev to capitalize on this dramatic shift. Alcaraz’s loss serves as a wake-up call not just for the player himself, but for the entire tennis community, highlighting that anything can happen on the court.

Did you know that Botic van de Zandschulp, who knocked out Alcaraz, has only a handful of matches at major tournaments? His victory against such a high-ranked player is a testament to the unpredictable nature of tennis. And speaking of unpredictability, Osaka, too, has faced her share of ups and downs, highlighting the immense pressure athletes experience in global competitions. Stay tuned, because this tournament promises to bring more unexpected twists and turns!

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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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Carlos Alcaraz: Spaniard stunned by shock 'roller coaster' defeat at ... (Eurosport.com)

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Botic van De Zandschulp ousts Carlos Alcaraz in shock US Open win (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

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

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Alcaraz crashed out of US Open in stunning defeat (Insidethegames.biz)

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Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka crash out of US Open in shock exits (TAG24.COM)

Former champions Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka were knocked out of the US Open on Thursday in the final Grand Slam of the year. | TAG24.

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Carlos Alcaraz said he lost focus during his stunning loss to Botic van de Zandschulp in the US Open.

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US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz suffers second-round exit after shock ... (Eurosport.com)

Carlos Alcaraz admits Botic van de Zandschulp was more consistent than he expected after suffering a shock 6-1 7-5 6-4 defeat at the hands of the Dutchman.

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Third seed Carlos Alcaraz suffered 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 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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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, while Naomi ...

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Carlos Alcaraz crashes out of US Open in shocking defeat (Insidethegames.biz)

Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the US Open on Thursday as the 74th seed Van de Zandschulp ended the Spaniard's bid to win the French Open, ...

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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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