Carlos Alcaraz showcased his remarkable return from injury with a commanding fourth-round victory over Tommy Paul at the US Open 2026. The 23-year-old Spaniard, competing in only his fourth singles match after more than four months away, triumphed over the American 20th seed with a score of 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.

Alcaraz has displayed impressive form throughout the tournament, having dropped only one set en route to the quarter-finals. His next opponent will be either Ben Shelton, the American eighth seed, or Stefanos Tsitsipas from Greece.

A wrist injury had sidelined Alcaraz, causing him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this summer. However, his recent victory against Paul marks his 18th consecutive match win at Grand Slam events, following his titles at last year's US Open and this year's Australian Open.

During a post-match interview, Alcaraz expressed confidence in his performance, stating, "I think so. Except for one year since my US Open debut in 2021, I've made the quarter-finals here. That shows how special this place is to me and shows how well I'm playing every time I come here."

As Shelton and Tsitsipas prepare to clash in the upcoming night session, Alcaraz remains undefeated against both players at the Tour level, having previously beaten Shelton three times and Tsitsipas six times. Commentator Jeff Tarango noted the potential challenge posed by Shelton's powerful serve, emphasizing the importance of Alcaraz's wrist health in the upcoming match.