NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz's 15-match Grand Slam unbeaten run came to an end at the US Open with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 loss to 74th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round in New York on Thursday night.
The outcome removed the men's pre-tournament favorite, and it was difficult to anticipate going into it considering the opponent's significantly worse credentials, Alcaraz's position as the third seed in the standings, and his recent excellence.