Carlos Alcaraz prepares for Tommy Paul in US Open fourth round
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul on Sunday in the fourth round of the US Open. Alcaraz enters the contest seeking a spot in the quarter-finals after a four-month absence from the sport due to a wrist injury. While the Spaniard holds a 6-2 head-to-head record against Paul, he described the American as a difficult opponent to dominate. The match is part of a full slate of Day 8 action at Arthur Ashe Stadium that includes women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka against Taylor Townsend. Additionally, Ben Shelton meets Stefanos Tsitsipas in another featured match. Alcaraz noted that he is still working toward his peak form and court sharpness following his extended layoff.
- •Carlos Alcaraz and Tommy Paul meet Sunday for a place in the US Open quarter-finals.
- •Alcaraz holds a 6-2 career record against the 20th-seeded American.
- •Aryna Sabalenka plays Taylor Townsend on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- •Ben Shelton faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round.
- •Alcaraz is competing in his first tournament since returning from a wrist injury.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — US Open: Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Tommy Paul in straight sets to advance to quarterfinal
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Alcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth
"Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will be under the microscope again on Sunday taking on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul for a place in the US Open quarter-finals.AFP Sport looks at three matches to watch on Day 8 of the US Open: Tommy Paul (USA x20) v Carlos Alcaraz (ESP x2) Alcaraz leads head to head 6-2 -- Although Alcaraz has dominated their meetings -- Paul's last win over the Spaniard was back in 2023 -- the defending champion said the American is "really dangerous for everyone on the tour
"Paul has not been able to snatch a set from Alcaraz since 2024.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:42 PMUS Open: Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Tommy Paul in straight sets to advance to quarterfinal
Paul has not been able to snatch a set from Alcaraz since 2024.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 10:53 PMAlcaraz excited to face 'dangerous' Paul for US Open quarter-final berth
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will be under the microscope again on Sunday taking on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul for a place in the US Open quarter-finals.AFP Sport looks at three matches to watch on Day 8 of the US Open: Tommy Paul (USA x20) v Carlos Alcaraz (ESP x2) Alcaraz leads head to head 6-2 -- Although Alcaraz has dominated their meetings -- Paul's last win over the Spaniard was back in 2023 -- the defending champion said the American is "really dangerous for everyone on the tour
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