Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of U.S. open by Botic van de zandschulp in major upset…….

Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of U.S. open by Botic van de zandschulp in major upset…….

In a shocking upset at the US Open, Botic van de Zandschulp defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 ¹. This marks Alcaraz’s earliest exit from a Grand Slam tournament in over three years ¹.

Van de Zandschulp, ranked 74th in the world, had been struggling with his form and had even considered quitting tennis after a series of poor performances ¹. However, he showed remarkable resilience and determination to beat the world’s top-ranked player, Alcaraz ¹.

The Dutchman’s win was characterized by his aggressive playing style, as he consistently pressured Alcaraz by advancing on the net and winning crucial points ¹. He also hit more winners and fewer unforced errors than Alcaraz, who was visibly shell-shocked by the turn of events ¹.

Alcaraz, who had won three of the last five Grand Slam tournaments, including the French Open and Wimbledon in 2024, was expected to breeze through this match ¹. However, he was unable to cope with Van de Zandschulp’s relentless pressure and accurate shots ¹.

This historic win for Van de Zandschulp has blown the second quarter of the men’s draw wide open, with several players now having a chance to reach their first major semifinal ¹. As for Alcaraz, he will have to regroup and reassess his strategy after this unexpected loss ¹.