US Open Upset: Carlos Alcaraz Stunned by Unseeded Botic van de ZandschulpNew York, USA – In a stunning turn of events at the US Open, unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp has caused a massive upset by defeating former champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 in the second round on Thursday night.The world No 3, Carlos Alcaraz, was looking to make it three Grand Slam titles in a row, having triumphed at the French Open and Wimbledon. However, Alcaraz never recovered from a shaky start and made a number of unforced errors throughout the contest, ultimately succumbing to Van de Zandschulp’s relentless pressure.It was Alcaraz’s first loss in the second round of a major since 2021 at Wimbledon, where the then-world No 75 fell to second seed Daniil Medvedev.Botic van de Zandschulp, who has previously been ranked as high as 22 in the world, will next play British No 1 Jack Draper in the third round on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Tennis.”I don’t know what to say right now,” Van de Zandschulp said in a post-match interview. “It’s an incredible feeling, and I’m so happy that I could pull this off. It’s a dream come true.”This monumental upset has sent shockwaves through the tennis world, as Alcaraz was considered a strong favorite to advance to the next round. Van de Zandschulp’s victory, however, has proven that anyone can win on any given day in the world of professional tennis.Stay tuned for more updates on the US Open and its exciting matches.
