US Open: Carlos Alcaraz averts an early challenge from Alexander Zverev to return to semi-finals in New York | Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz kept his US Open title defence on track after overcoming the challenge of Alexander Zverev to set up a semi-final meeting with third seed Daniil Medvedev.

The top-seeded Alcaraz brushed aside Zverev 6-3 6-2 6-4 and moved a step closer to becoming the first man to win consecutive titles at Flushing Meadows since Roger Federer collected five in a row from 2004-08.

Alcaraz will next take on 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev in the final four on Friday, while 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic faces unseeded Ben Shelton.

Alcaraz vs Zverev: Tale of the Tape

Alcaraz Match Stats Zverev
3 Aces 6
3 Double Faults 4
76% 1st serve win percentage 73%
57% 2nd serve win percentage 28%
4/4 Break points won 0/5
29 Total winners 22
34 Unforced errors 35
97 Total points won 76

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