Defending Grand Slam champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the quarterfinals of the US Open 2026 on Tuesday, delivering commanding straight-set fourth-round victories beneath the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
Top-seeded Spanish sensation Alcaraz dismantled tenth-seeded American Tommy Paul with a dazzling display of athletic court coverage, precision drop shots, and devastating topspin forehands, closing out a six-three, six-two, six-four triumph in just over two hours. Alcaraz surrendered his serve only once, dominating baseline rallies with eighty-eight percent first-serve conversion to secure his place in the tournament’s final eight.
In the women’s singles draw, world number two Sabalenka displayed unyielding baseline aggression, powering past Belgian contender Elise Mertens six-two, six-three. The Belarusian star fired thirty-two winners and eight aces, dictating proceedings from the baseline and brushing aside all break point challenges with overpowering serve speed.
Both title favorites advanced to marquee quarterfinal encounters, with Alcaraz set to face sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev in a highly anticipated rematch and Sabalenka meeting Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen. Tennis commentators praised the champions’ peak physical conditioning and tactical composure as the final Grand Slam of the season approaches its climactic stages.
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