Forehand rocket shows Carlos Alcaraz back to 'full power' in US Open win — Carlos Alcaraz says he feels like he is getting back to "full power". (Getty Images: Simon Bruty/USTA)
Carlos Alcaraz says he feels like he is back to full power after beating Tommy Paul in straight sets in the US Open fourth round.
Alcaraz, the defending champion in New York, had been out since April with a wrist injury.
Alcaraz will face Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarters.
Carlos Alcaraz has beaten American 20th seed Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open and remain firmly on track for back-to-back titles at Flushing Meadows.
The seven-time grand slam champion has hit top form in New York after nearly five months out with a right wrist injury and extended his major match-winning streak to 18 with a stunning display of shot-making.
It included a blistering 164km/h forehand winner down the line as he established an advantage early in the second set on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
For a man who missed the past two slams and has been out since April due to a wrist injury, an ailment that had ended or stunted multiple tennis careers, it was an indicator that he is back to "full power".
It was one of 33 winners for Alcaraz, including another rocket of a forehand to bring up match point at a venue where he has thrived ever since his maiden major triumph four years ago.
"I think so," Alcaraz said when asked about being back to his best in New York, where he has reached the quarterfinals in five of his six appearances now.
"It shows how special this place is to me. I'm just trying to enjoy my time on the court, so it probably doesn't matter that I was out for four and a half months.
"Every time I come here, I play my best."
Despite the scoreline, Alcaraz was pushed by the speed demon on the other side of the net, with Paul pulling out his second around-the-post winner of the tournament.
"I think I just played my game," Alcaraz said.
"I tried to play to my style. Tommy's such a talented player and his shots are pretty dangerous and it's difficult to control the ball when it comes to you. I was ready for a battle.
Carlos Alcaraz says he feels like he is getting back to "full power". (Getty Images: Simon Bruty/USTA)
Carlos Alcaraz says he feels like he is back to full power after beating Tommy Paul in straight sets in the US Open fourth round.
Alcaraz, the defending champion in New York, had been out since April with a wrist injury.
Alcaraz will face Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarters.
Carlos Alcaraz has beaten American 20th seed Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open and remain firmly on track for back-to-back titles at Flushing Meadows.
The seven-time grand slam champion has hit top form in New York after nearly five months out with a right wrist injury and extended his major match-winning streak to 18 with a stunning display of shot-making.
It included a blistering 164km/h forehand winner down the line as he established an advantage early in the second set on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
For a man who missed the past two slams and has been out since April due to a wrist injury, an ailment that had ended or stunted multiple tennis careers, it was an indicator that he is back to "full power".
It was one of 33 winners for Alcaraz, including another rocket of a forehand to bring up match point at a venue where he has thrived ever since his maiden major triumph four years ago.
"I think so," Alcaraz said when asked about being back to his best in New York, where he has reached the quarterfinals in five of his six appearances now.
"It shows how special this place is to me. I'm just trying to enjoy my time on the court, so it probably doesn't matter that I was out for four and a half months.
"Every time I come here, I play my best."
Despite the scoreline, Alcaraz was pushed by the speed demon on the other side of the net, with Paul pulling out his second around-the-post winner of the tournament.
"I think I just played my game," Alcaraz said.
"I tried to play to my style. Tommy's such a talented player and his shots are pretty dangerous and it's difficult to control the ball when it comes to you. I was ready for a battle.
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