World number one Carlos Alcaraz delivered a stunning performance by defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday, completing an all-star U.S. Open men’s semifinal lineup that boasts three previous Flushing Meadows champions and an American wildcard with formidable hitting power.
In another thrilling encounter, 2021 U.S. Open winner Daniil Medvedev battled through scorching heat to overcome fellow Russian Andrey Rublev with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, securing a spot in the semifinals. Medvedev is now poised to face defending champion Alcaraz in a highly anticipated Friday showdown.
Meanwhile, Tuesday saw the confirmation of the other two men’s semifinalists: three-time U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic and the fearless American wildcard, Ben Shelton.
The potential clash between the last two U.S. Open winners, Alcaraz and Medvedev, promises to be a marquee event. However, the matchup between Djokovic and Shelton adds a layer of intrigue, with the 23-time Grand Slam winner taking on the bold and aggressive Shelton, who has expressed his intent to swing freely and fearlessly.
As the last remaining American hope in the men’s draw, Shelton has ignited excitement among fans, offering the prospect of a thrilling upset against the tennis legend Djokovic.
In the women’s draw, there is growing anticipation of an all-American final. Madison Keys, who reached the last all-American final at Flushing Meadows in 2017, secured her place in the semifinals by defeating Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova with a score of 6-1, 6-4, joining compatriot Coco Gauff in the last four.
Keys will now face second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who delivered a commanding performance by defeating China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-1, 6-4. The path to Saturday’s championship match appears clear for Keys, who aims to capture her first U.S. Open title and potentially set up an all-American final showdown.
Reflecting on his impressive victory, Alcaraz shared, “I’m feeling really comfortable playing on this court, playing here in New York. I’m showing my best level in New York. Here I am feeling good physically, feeling strong enough mentally, so I think I am ready to play a great battle against Medvedev.” The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the U.S. Open, with tennis enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the outcome of these thrilling matches.
