Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach the US Open quarterfinals
Two tennis champions—Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, have advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open, where they are the defending title holders. Both players reached this stage after winning their earlier matches. During this tournament run, Alcaraz discovered something unexpected about his next opponent during an ESPN interview.
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3 sourcesCarlos Alcaraz Gets Surprise U.S. Open News Live On Air: ‘Really? Oh My God’
Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next US Open opponent
Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz win easily to reach US Open quarterfinals
Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz look to reach the US Open quarterfinals
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3 sourcesSurprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next US Open opponent
Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return
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2 sourcesCarlos Alcaraz had no clue who he was facing next at US Open in hilarious moment: ‘Oh my god’
Carlos Alcaraz’s layoff no problem as he steamrolls American star into US Open quarterfinals
Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
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3 articlesCarlos Alcaraz takes it up a level as he reaches US Open quarter-final
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2 developments- Sep 6Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach the US Open quarterfinals
- Sep 7Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next US Open opponent
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