Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz showcased his prowess at the US Open with a commanding victory over Yibing Wu. The match concluded with scores of 6-3, 6-4, 6-1, propelling Alcaraz into the fourth round.

After a near five-month injury hiatus due to a wrist issue, which sidelined him from the French Open and Wimbledon, Alcaraz is gradually finding his rhythm. Despite the rust, he remains a strong contender for the title, extending his match-winning streak at majors to 17.

Key moments from the match include:

• Alcaraz broke Wu’s serve early but faced a brief setback as Wu broke back to level at 3-3.
• The Spaniard quickly regained control, breaking Wu again to clinch the first set.
• After being broken in the first set, Alcaraz won five consecutive games, demonstrating his resilience.
• Wu, ranked No 113, had moments of opportunity but ultimately faltered, missing key break points.

In the decisive third set, Alcaraz showcased his dominance, wrapping up the match with an ace after saving break points. He is set to face 20th seed Tommy Paul, who triumphed over Alexander Bublik in a grueling five-set match.

In other matches, Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, advanced easily past Arthur Rinderknech, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Medvedev will meet either Frances Tiafoe or Valentin Vacherot in the next round.