US Open LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz DEFEATS Dan Evans in 3rd round

US Open LIVE: World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the fourth round at the US Open 2023. The World No.2 dropped a set against Dan Evans. However he secired a 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory in the third round on Sunday, 3rd September 2023. Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominance as she sailed past Clara Burel for a spot in the fourth round. Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev and Ons Jabeur will be the other top players who will be in action on the day.

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Men’s Singles

Carlos Alcaraz BEAT Dan Evans – 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3

Alexander Zverev vs Grigor Dimitrov – 4.30 AM

Daniil Medvedev vs Sebastian Baez – 5.45 AM

Women’s Singles

Ons Jabeur vs Marie Bouzkova – 4.30 AM

Men’s Singles

Carlos Alcaraz vs Dan Evans

Faced with a seeded opponent for the first time this fortnight, the Spaniard moved past Daniel Evans 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 to book his spot in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the third straight year. Alcaraz needed to produce a high-class display to overcome Evans and his trademark box of tricks, but the Spaniard’s consistency and power was key as he held firm for a three-hour, 10-minute triumph.

“He’s a tricky opponent. He always wants to go to the net. Great slices, good touch,” said Alcaraz of Evans in his on-court interview. “I think this is my game as well, so we played a pretty good match. I think the people loved that. We made great points, great shots, a lot of different situations probably than in other matches. I’m really happy to get through and play the fourth round again in the US Open.”

Alexander Zverev vs Grigor Dimitrov

12th seed Alexander Zverev will face Grigor Dimitrov in the third round clash at the US Open 2023. The German began his campaign this year with a straight set win against Aleksandar Vikic. In the second round he met compatriot Daniel Altmaier. Zverev dropped a set but managed to clinch a 7-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory to set up clash against 19th seed Dimitorv.

32-year old Dimitrov sailed past Andy Murray to book his spot in the third round at the US Open for the first time since 2019. The Bulgarian hopes to reach his third successive fourth round in Grand Slam events this year. The 19th seed clinched a nail-biting five-set win in the first round against Alex Molcan.

Daniil Medvedev vs Sebastian Baez

Third seed Daniil Medvedev is aiming to reach the fourth round at the US Open for the fifth successive year. He began his campaign on a dominating fashion with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 win against Attila Balazs in the first round. Meanwhile, he dropped a set in the second round against Christopher O’Connell.

Argentina’s Sebastian Baez will be in action in the third round of a Grand Slam event for the first-time in his career. He began his campaign this year by clinching an upset win against 27th seed Borna Coric. Baez sailed past the Croatian with a 7-5, 7-5, 6-1 win. In the second round, he was given a walkover from Felipe Alves. The Argentine will face Medvedev for the first time in his career.

Women’s Singles

Aryna Sabalenka vs Clara Burel

Aryna Sabalenka is aiming to continue her hassle-free run in the US Open. She will face Clara Burel in the third round. The reigning Australian Open champion clinched identical 6-3, 6-2 victories in both her matches so far in the tournament. She defeated Maryna Zanevska and Jodie Burrage in the first two rounds.

22-year old Clara Burel too has clinched straight set wins so far in the tournament. She began her campaign with a 6-4, 6-3 victory against Caroline Dolehide in the first round. In the second round, she will sailed 25th seed Karolina Pliskova with a 6-4, 6-2 win.

Both the players met in the third round at the US Open last year as well. Sabalenka dropped just two games as she dominated the contest with a 6-0, 6-2 win. The Belarusian will be hoping to replicate a similar performance.

Ons Jabeur vs Marie Bouzkova

Fifth seed Ons Jabeur and 31st seed Marie Bouzkova will fight for spot in the fourth round at the US Open 2023. Jabeur began her campaign with a straight set win against Osorio Serrano. In the second round she dropped a set before clinching a 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 win against Linda Noskova.

Marie Bouzkova will be in action in the third round at the US Open for the first time in her career. Bouzkova has sealed comfortable victories in straight sets in the first two rounds so far.