Carlos Alcaraz (the two-time US Open champion, having won in 2022 and 2025) swept past fellow American Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in just over two hours to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open in New York. He will next face Ben Shelton, who defeated a visibly unwell Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets, with Shelton predicting the Tuesday clash will be "fireworks." The match is seen as a significant test for Alcaraz, who is returning to form after five months sidelined by injury.