In one of the most stunning upsets in recent memory, Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off of winning the French Open and Wimbledon singles titles, as well as a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, was defeated by world No. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round of the U.S. Open on Thursday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
How improbable was this upset? Consider that van de Zandschulp, who had compiled just an 11-18 record this season, was seriously considering an early retirement at the age of 28 due to struggles with an injury he suffered during the 2023 season. Entering Thursday's match, he had never beaten a top 10 opponent in a major.
