Alcarazs Loss Marks The End Of An Impressive Grand Slam Run

Carlos Alcaraz’s Grand Slam Win Streak Snapped at 15 in Loss to Botic van de Zandschulp

Alcaraz’s Loss Marks the End of an Impressive Grand Slam Run

Carlos Alcaraz's impressive Grand Slam win streak came to an end at 15 matches on Friday, as the 19-year-old Spaniard was defeated by Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round of the US Open.

Alcaraz, who won the US Open last year and is currently ranked No. 1 in the world, had not lost a Grand Slam match since the 2022 Wimbledon quarterfinals.

Van de Zandschulp, a 27-year-old Dutchman ranked No. 35 in the world, won the match in four sets, 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2).

The Match: A Tale of Two Halves

Alcaraz started the match slowly, losing the first two sets in just over an hour.

However, the Spaniard fought back in the third set, breaking van de Zandschulp's serve twice and winning the set 6-4.

The fourth set was a tight affair, with both players holding serve until the tiebreaker.

In the tiebreaker, van de Zandschulp raced out to a 6-1 lead and eventually won the set 7-6 (7-2).

What’s Next for Alcaraz?

Despite the loss, Alcaraz's season has been a success.

He has won five titles, including two Masters 1000 titles, and has spent the majority of the year ranked No. 1.

Alcaraz will now turn his attention to the upcoming Davis Cup Finals, where he will represent Spain.

Key Stats:

• Alcaraz's win streak ended at 15 matches, tied for the 10th longest Grand Slam win streak in the Open Era.
• Alcaraz is still the youngest player to reach the No. 1 ranking since Rafael Nadal in 2005.
• Van de Zandschulp has now beaten three top-10 players in 2023, including Alcaraz, Casper Ruud, and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Conclusion

Carlos Alcaraz's loss to Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round of the US Open marks the end of an impressive Grand Slam run.

However, Alcaraz has had a successful season and will look to bounce back at the upcoming Davis Cup Finals.