Alcaraz can single-handedly end American dreams
Three Americans have the chance to become the first home US Open men's champion since 2003. But Carlos Alcaraz stands in the way.
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"I think he [will] use the crowd, the people behind him, especially when he's playing here at home."
— Carlos Alcaraz , Athlete
"It's an out-of-body experience, no question. No real explaining that type of feeling."
— Frances Tiafoe , Athlete
Key People
Alex Michelsen is an American tennis player competing in the US Open quarter-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player who was defeated by Andreeva in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
American tennis player seeded fourth at Wimbledon 2026.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Coco Gauff is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion and the youngest player to reach the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova.
Emma Navarro is an American tennis player competing in the US Open.
Frances Tiafoe is an American tennis player known for being a two-time US Open semi-finalist.
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.
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Three Americans have the chance to become the first home US Open men's champion since 2003. But Carlos Alcaraz stands in the way.
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