How Did Djokovic and Alcaraz Make History at the US Open?
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Synopsis
In a historic day at the US Open, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz made headlines with their remarkable victories. Djokovic becomes the oldest man to reach all four major singles quarterfinals in a season, while Alcaraz, at just 22, becomes the youngest to achieve 13 Grand Slam quarterfinals in the Open Era.
Key Takeaways
- Novak Djokovic becomes the oldest man to reach all four major singles quarterfinals in a single season.
- Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest to hit 13 Grand Slam quarterfinals in the Open Era.
- Djokovic's win over Jan-Lennard Struff was decisive.
- Alcaraz boasts an impressive 21-2 record this season.
- The upcoming matches promise to be thrilling.
New York, Sep 1 (NationPress) In his pursuit of unparalleled history at the US Open, the 38-year-old Novak Djokovic has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the oldest man ever to reach all four major singles quarterfinals in a single season. He accomplished this after defeating qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium.
This latest triumph marks Djokovic as the fourth oldest man—behind Pancho Gonzalez, Ken Rosewall, and Jimmy Connors—to reach a US Open quarterfinal. Before Djokovic, Connors was the last man to achieve this, doing so at the age of 39 during his legendary semifinal run in 1991.
With this victory, Djokovic has now reached his 14th career singles quarterfinal at the US Open, surpassing both Roger Federer and Andre Agassi, who each reached 13. He is now second on the men's Open Era list, trailing only Connors, who reached an impressive 17 US Open quarterfinals.
The Serbian player, who is vying for an all-time record 25th Grand Slam singles title, is set to face off against No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz, who secured his spot by defeating Tomas Machac in straight sets.
In another remarkable achievement, the 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest man to reach 13 Grand Slam quarterfinals in the Open Era. He accomplished this with a 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Arthur Rinderknech from France.
Rinderknech was competing in the Round of 16 at a major for the first time and was aiming to be the first Frenchman to reach the quarterfinals in Flushing Meadows since Gael Monfils in 2019.
Alcaraz currently boasts an impressive 21-2 record at Grand Slams this season, having previously reached the Australian Open quarterfinals, saved three championship points to clinch Roland Garros, and reached the Wimbledon final.
Next, Alcaraz will face 20th seed Jiri Lehecka from Czechia, who won against Adrian Mannarino with scores of 7-6(4), 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. This match will serve as a rematch of their summer encounter at the Queen's Club final, where Alcaraz emerged victorious with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2.
Point of View
I find the achievements of Djokovic and Alcaraz to be a testament to their exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to the sport. Their records not only highlight their individual prowess but also enhance the prestige of the US Open, making it a must-watch event.
NationPress
01/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What records did Djokovic set at the US Open?
Djokovic became the oldest man in history to reach all four major singles quarterfinals in one season and is now second on the men's Open Era list for US Open quarterfinals.
How old is Carlos Alcaraz?
Carlos Alcaraz is currently 22 years old.
Who will Djokovic face next?
Djokovic is set to face No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz next.
What is Alcaraz's Grand Slam record this season?
Alcaraz has a 21-2 record at Grand Slams this season.
When was the last time a Frenchman reached the US Open quarterfinals?
The last Frenchman to reach the US Open quarterfinals was Gael Monfils in 2019.
