Carlos Alcaraz Joins History Books Alongside Pete Sampras After Defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open 2021
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Tennis is a sport where new heroes are born every single day, every new week. Accordingly, at the US Open 2021, 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz rose to make history as he upset the third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 0-6, 7-6 (5) in the third round. Now, he is the youngest man to reach the fourth round of the US Open since Michael Chang and Pete Sampras in 1989.
Undeniably, it is the biggest win of the Spaniard’s young career so far. And hence, Alcaraz said, “This win means everything. A dream came true.”
“This win means everything. A dream came true.” pic.twitter.com/tV0B45m9SF
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) September 3, 2021
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Since the start of the season, the young aspirant has won hearts on all surfaces, making fans and experts expect more from him. Eventually, Alcaraz delivered his potential out on the court.
That. Was. Wild.
The final two points of an incredible match between Alcaraz and Tsitsipas. pic.twitter.com/HExTR6qH1o
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2021
Carlos Alcaraz joins Pete Sampras and Michael Chang after US Open 2021 R3 win
In the American Grand Slam’s history, 14-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras is the all-time youngest champion. Additionally, the 1989 French Open champion, Michael Chang, become a world sensation at a very young age.
Joining both the champions in history, Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest player to reach the US Open fourth round in the 21st century. Undoubtedly, the dream run from him has now only begun.
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18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz joins Pete Sampras and Michael Chang in #USOpen history. pic.twitter.com/UjBr8Pa5Kt
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2021
Right from the start of the match, the Spaniard played with complete authority on the court. Although Stefanos Tsitsipas has performed extraordinarily throughout 2021, he lacked the passion and determination to win this one.
Consequently, the young Spaniard, who looked up to Rafael Nadal ever since his childhood, put on a masterclass. It is a win that will run and re-run for many years to come.
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Through to the fourth round, Alcaraz will need to get past Germany’s Peter Gojowczyk to reach the quarterfinals. Indeed, it is a matchup that no one would have expected when the tournament started five days ago.
Most significantly, the young Spaniard now has the pressure to back up a historic win of his career. The deeper he goes at the US Open 2021, the more the experience and the stardom he will receive. However, it is tennis that will win as a sport above all.
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Do you think Alcaraz will continue to improve history at this year’s US Open?