Carlos Alcaraz's impressive 15-match Grand Slam unbeaten run came to an end at the US Open with a defeat to 74th-ranked Botic Van De Zandschulp in the second round. Alcaraz, who had previously won the French Open and Wimbledon, was the pre-tournament favorite but struggled against his opponent from the Netherlands.
The match saw Alcaraz making uncharacteristic errors, failing to find his usual form and missing shots he typically makes routinely. Despite showing signs of a comeback in the third set, he was unable to overcome Van De Zandschulp's strong performance.
