Carlos Alcaraz loses to Dutchman and is out of the US Open

Carlos Alcaraz is out of the US Open! That’s right, the young Spanish prodigy, currently number 3 in the world, was surprised in a shocking defeat to the Dutchman Botic Van de Zandschulp. The final score of 3 sets to 0, in just 2h21 of play, with partial scores of 6/1, 7/5 and 6/4, left the public in shock and shook the expectations of those who bet on Alcaraz as one of the favorites for this year’s title.

Surprise

The match began with a surprise that few expected: Van de Zandschulp managed to break serve in the second game, establishing early dominance. In the blink of an eye, the Dutchman had already consolidated his advantage, opening up a 3/0 lead. Alcaraz, normally imposing on the court, looked unrecognizable, watching his opponent mercilessly advance to a 5/1 lead. In the seventh game, with three set points against, a return hit out sealed the fate of the first set in favor of Van de Zandschulp: 6/1.

Break of serve

Fans of Carlos Alcaraz were in a state of shock. The second set brought a brief respite when the Spaniard finally reacted after suffering yet another break of serve. Alcaraz managed to break back the break in the following game, and for a moment, it seemed as if the young talent would regain control of the match. But the story was not so simple. Van de Zandschulp, relentless, broke the Spaniard’s serve again and, with the score at 6/5, served to close out the set.

The second set ended 7-5 in favor of the Dutchman, putting Alcaraz under even more pressure. The third set, although more contested, did not bring the redemption that the Spaniard and his fans had hoped for. Van de Zandschulp continued to play at a high level, while Alcaraz struggled to find his best tennis. At a crucial moment, another break of serve tipped the scales definitively in the Dutchman’s favor.

Final blow

With the final score at 6-4 in the third set, Carlos Alcaraz saw his chances of advancing at the US Open evaporate in an unexpected way. This defeat represents one of the biggest surprises of the tournament so far, as many expected to see the young Spaniard go far in the competition, perhaps even fighting for the title.

Van de Zandschulp’s next challenge will be against Britain’s Jack Draper, who previously eliminated Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta. Now all eyes are on this new phase, with Alcaraz fans left with a bitter sense of “what if” as they ponder what might have been.

Time to get back on track

This defeat, however, could serve as a valuable lesson for Carlos Alcaraz. Despite the setback, the Spaniard remains one of the greatest prospects in world tennis, and will certainly use this experience to come back even stronger in future competitions.

In the world of tennis, upsets like this remind everyone that even the biggest favorites can be upset. Alcaraz’s fall from grace at this year’s US Open is a wake-up call for everyone competing at the sport’s highest level.

Summary for those in a hurry:

• Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated from the US Open by Dutchman Botic Van de Zandschulp.
• Van de Zandschulp won 3 sets to 0, with partial scores of 6/1, 7/5 and 6/4.
• Alcaraz started the game unrecognizably, being quickly overcome in the first set.
• In the second set, Alcaraz attempted a comeback, but was defeated again.
• The third set was evenly matched, but Van de Zandschulp secured victory with another break of serve.
• Van de Zandschulp’s next opponent will be Britain’s Jack Draper.