Carlos Alcaraz's Grand Slam Streak Ends in Stunning Upset at U.S. Open

Carlos Alcaraz's impressive Grand Slam winning streak ended in a surprising defeat at the U.S. Open. Unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp overcame the Spanish third seed in straight sets. Alcaraz struggled with unforced errors and couldn't recover, marking his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2021 Wimbledon.

In a dramatic turn of events, former champion Carlos Alcaraz's Grand Slam winning streak ended on Thursday at the U.S. Open. The Spanish third seed was defeated 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 by unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round.

Alcaraz, showing signs of an off-day, made several unforced errors at a stunned Arthur Ashe Stadium. Van de Zandschulp, inspired and relentless, halted the 15-match Grand Slam winning run of Alcaraz, the French Open and Wimbledon champion. This defeat marks Alcaraz's earliest Grand Slam exit since the 2021 Wimbledon.

Following the match, Alcaraz acknowledged his struggles and praised Van de Zandschulp's performance. The Dutchman will move on to face Britain's Jack Draper in the next round.

(With inputs from agencies.)