New York, Aug. 29 -- World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside Italian 32nd seed Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in a third-round encounter at the US Open here today, sealing his place in the last 16 with another commanding display at Flushing Meadows.
The 22-year-old Spaniard, champion here in 2022, produced a near-flawless performance on Arthur Ashe Stadium, winning in just under two hours while conceding a mere six games. His victory means he is yet to drop a set in the tournament, underlining his title credentials.
Alcaraz started brightly, breaking early in the first set with his trademark aggressive returns and quick footwork. The Italian attempted to counter with big hitting but struggled to match the Spaniard's consistency and court ...