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Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach US Open last eight

Headline from BBC News, on the newest of 2 developments

Carlos Alcaraz continues his return from long-term injury with a hugely impressive fourth-round win against Tommy Paul at the US Open.

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  1. Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach the US Open quarterfinals

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  2. Newest

    Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach US Open last eight

    Headline from BBC News ·

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams suffered an agonising defeat on their long-awaited return to Grand Slam doubles.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz look to reach the US Open quarterfinals (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz look to take another step toward defending their U.S. Open championships when they play Sunday for spots in the quarterfinals

  3. Triblive

    Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach U.S. Open quarterfinals (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    NEW YORK — Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are back to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, and they made it look easy.

  4. The Guardian

    Carlos Alcaraz takes it up a level as he reaches US Open quarter-final (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Reigning champion beats Tommy Paul in straight sets Sabalenka and Noskova to clash in last eight The straightforward scoreline at the end of Carlos Alcaraz’s third-round win over Wu Yibing did not quite reflect the Spaniard’s slight irritation with one aspect of his game.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach the US Open quarterfinals (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz made getting back to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open look easy, even if their paths there felt more difficult than they looked

  6. The Boston Globe

    Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz win easily to reach US Open quarterfinals (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Sabalenka overcame some early struggles while Alcaraz has dropped just one set through four rounds.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Alcaraz breezes into last eight at US Open (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Carlos Alcaraz beats American Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach US Open quarterfinals.

  8. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next US Open opponent (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Next up for Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open is

  9. New York Post

    Carlos Alcaraz’s layoff no problem as he steamrolls American star into US Open quarterfinals (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Carlos Alcaraz is one step closer to defending his U.S. Open title.

  10. New York Post

    Carlos Alcaraz had no clue who he was facing next at US Open in hilarious moment: ‘Oh my god’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Sometimes it’s easy to lose track of things when you’re as busy as Carlos Alcaraz.

  11. BBC News

    Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach US Open last eight (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Carlos Alcaraz continues his return from long-term injury with a hugely impressive fourth-round win against Tommy Paul at the US Open.

  12. HuffPost

    Carlos Alcaraz Gets Surprise U.S. Open News Live On Air: ‘Really? Oh My God’ (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    The defending champion was surprised to learn who he’d be playing next.

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