Flushing Meadows was on fire as Carlos Alcaraz zipped past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 to storm into the US Open semifinals 🎾🔥. The Spanish second seed, chasing his second New York crown and a sixth Grand Slam title, remains flawless, he hasn't dropped a set all tournament.
Despite the scoreline, Lehecka brought out spectacular shots, turning the match into a mini highlight reel worthy of your TikTok feed. But Alcaraz's serving was next-level: he gave up just 7 of 45 points on his first serve and never faced a break point in a 1-hour, 56-minute masterclass.
When asked about the pressure of reaching world No. 1, Alcaraz said, "It's really difficult not to think about it. Every time I step on the court, I try not to think about it. I think if I think about the number one spot too much, then I'm going to put pressure on myself, and I don't want to do that. I just want to step on the court, try to do my thing, follow my goals, and try to enjoy as much as I can. The number one is there, but I try not to think so much about it." His focus now shifts to a showdown with Novak Djokovic in the semis.
On the women's side, Pegula continued her impressive run by beating Krejcikova to secure a spot in the last four. With solid groundstrokes and unwavering composure, she's proved she belongs among the elite.
Who will lift the trophies when the dust settles? Stay tuned – the US Open semis are just heating up! 🎉
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Alcaraz zips past Lehecka into US Open semis, Pegula beats Krejcikova
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