US Open 2025
Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 24 August-7 September
Carlos Alcaraz says he is here to entertain after producing another brilliant performance to beat Jiri Lehecka and reach the US Open semi-finals.
The Spaniard took less than two hours to beat the Czech 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
The five-time Grand Slam winner laid down an early marker by breaking world number 21 Lehecka in the opening game and displayed a laser-like focus throughout the match. Alcaraz thrilled the crowd with his astonishing repertoire of shot-making, demonstrating his flair amid strategic play.
Sometimes I play a shot that I should not play in that moment but it's the way I love playing tennis, Alcaraz, 22, told Sky Sports. I want to play solid, play well and play smart but at the same time when I have the opportunity to play a great shot - or a hot shot, let's say - why not? I’m here to entertain the people, myself and the team.
Second seed Alcaraz will either face fourth seed Taylor Fritz or 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic for a place in the final.
Lehecka, the 20th seed, initially struggled with double faults which gave Alcaraz an early advantage. However, he managed to settle into the match, but could not overpower Alcaraz.
Alcaraz, who won the US Open in 2022, has reached the semis in New York for the third time and is the youngest man to progress without dropping a set since Rafael Nadal in 2008.
Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 24 August-7 September
Carlos Alcaraz says he is here to entertain after producing another brilliant performance to beat Jiri Lehecka and reach the US Open semi-finals.
The Spaniard took less than two hours to beat the Czech 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
The five-time Grand Slam winner laid down an early marker by breaking world number 21 Lehecka in the opening game and displayed a laser-like focus throughout the match. Alcaraz thrilled the crowd with his astonishing repertoire of shot-making, demonstrating his flair amid strategic play.
Sometimes I play a shot that I should not play in that moment but it's the way I love playing tennis, Alcaraz, 22, told Sky Sports. I want to play solid, play well and play smart but at the same time when I have the opportunity to play a great shot - or a hot shot, let's say - why not? I’m here to entertain the people, myself and the team.
Second seed Alcaraz will either face fourth seed Taylor Fritz or 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic for a place in the final.
Lehecka, the 20th seed, initially struggled with double faults which gave Alcaraz an early advantage. However, he managed to settle into the match, but could not overpower Alcaraz.
Alcaraz, who won the US Open in 2022, has reached the semis in New York for the third time and is the youngest man to progress without dropping a set since Rafael Nadal in 2008.
