Flushing Meadows was lit on Tuesday as Spain’s young gun Carlos Alcaraz zipped past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 to book his spot in the US Open semifinals 🎾🔥. The second seed is hunting his second New York crown and sixth Grand Slam title—and he hasn’t dropped a set yet!
Alcaraz’s serve was on point, winning 38 of 45 first-serve points and facing zero break points over nearly two hours of high-octane tennis ⚡. His win sealed a blockbuster semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic later this week.
On the women’s side, Jessica Pegula kept her semis dream alive, outlasting Barbora Krejcikova in a tight matchup. Pegula’s aggressive baseline play and strategic volleys helped her edge past Krejcikova in straight sets, adding another major milestone to her rising career 🚀.
With the crowd roaring and the drama unfolding, the US Open semis are shaping up to be epic. Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
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Alcaraz zips past Lehecka into US Open semis, Pegula beats Krejcikova
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