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Alcaraz defeats Wu Yibing to reach US Open fourth round

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Wu Yibing 6-3 6-4 6-1 to advance to the fourth round of the US Open, extending his Grand Slam winning streak to 17. Wu, ranked 113th, was bidding to become the first Chinese man to reach the last 16 of a Grand Slam in the professional era. Alcaraz will next face American 20th seed Tommy Paul.

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Alcaraz powers past Wu to reach US Open fourth round

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlined his status as the man to beat at the US Open with a 6-3 6-4 6-1 victory over China's Wu Yibing on Friday, reaching the fourth round as he continues his bid for a third title at Flushing Meadows.

The win extended Alcaraz's match-winning streak at Grand Slams to 17, following his triumph at Flushing Meadows last year and his Australian Open win in February, the latter helping him become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, as reported by multiple outlets.

The 23-year-old Spaniard arrived in New York having missed nearly five months of action with a wrist injury, and he has looked increasingly assured with each passing round, although Wu briefly halted his early momentum by recovering a break in the opening set.

Wu, ranked world number 113, was bidding to become the first Chinese man to make the last 16 of a Grand Slam in the professional era, but he was unable to build on that bright spell on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz's speed around the court and relentless accuracy were on full display in the second set, with Wu's stubborn resistance drawing a scream of frustration from the Spaniard before he conjured up the magic needed to double his lead.

With the finish line in sight, Alcaraz unleashed a huge roar as he broke for a 3-1 lead in the third set and pulled clear for a comprehensive victory, setting up a meeting with American 20th seed Tommy Paul. Paul advanced after needing five sets to see off Alexander Bublik.

Earlier in New York, 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev cruised past 26th seed Arthur Rinderknech, beating the Frenchman 6-4 6-4 6-4 to reach the fourth round. The Russian will face either Frances Tiafoe or Rinderknech's cousin, Monaco's Valentin Vacherot, in the next round.

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The Canberra Times

Framing: Alcaraz's dominant victory over Wu — celebratory and admiring

as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3 6-4 6-1 in the third round of the US Open.
Alcaraz extended his match-winning streak at the Grand Slams to 17.
Alcaraz won the US Open last year and the Australian Open in February.
Alcaraz missed nearly five months of action with a wrist injury.
Wu Yibing is world number 113 and was bidding to become the first Chinese man to make the last 16 of a Grand Slam in the professional era.
Alcaraz set up a fourth-round meeting with American 20th seed Tommy Paul.
Daniil Medvedev beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-4 6-4 6-4 to reach the fourth round.
Medvedev won the US Open in 2021.
Medvedev will face either Frances Tiafoe or Valentin Vacherot in the fourth round.

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The Independent

Framing: highlights Alcaraz's clinical execution in continuing his title defense

as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Beat China’s Yibing Wu 6-3 6-4 6-1 to reach the fourth round
Carlos Alcaraz is defending champion
Injury layoff with a wrist injury
Missed the French Open and Wimbledon
Missed all of the American hard-court swing
Extended his match-winning streak at majors to 17
Wu is world No 113
Will face 20th seed Tommy Paul next after the American needed five sets to see off Alexander Bublik
Daniil Medvedev cruised past 26th seed Arthur Rinderknech, beating the Frenchman 6-4 6-4 6-4
The seventh seed will face either Frances Tiafoe or Rinderknech’s cousin, Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot, in the fourth round

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The Straits Times

Framing: Alcaraz's dominant victory is emphasized, highlighting his progress to the fourth round

as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3 6-4 6-1 in the third round of the US Open
The victory extended Alcaraz's match-winning streak at Grand Slams to 17
Alcaraz won the US Open last year and the Australian Open in February
Alcaraz missed nearly five months with a wrist injury
Wu Yibing is world number 113 and was bidding to become the first Chinese man to reach the last 16 of a Grand Slam in the professional era
Alcaraz will face American 20th seed Tommy Paul in the fourth round

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Reuters — World

Framing: Highlights Alcaraz's dominant victory over Wu, describing it as 'powers past'.

as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3 6-4 6-1 on Friday to reach the US Open fourth round.
The victory extended Alcaraz's match-winning streak at Grand Slams to 17.
Alcaraz won at Flushing Meadows last year and the Australian Open in February, becoming the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.
Alcaraz missed nearly five months of action with a wrist injury before arriving in New York.
Wu Yibing, ranked 113th, was bidding to become the first Chinese man to make the last 16 of a Grand Slam in the professional era.
Alcaraz's win set up a meeting with American 20th seed Tommy Paul.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimCarlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3 6-4 6-1 in the third round of the US Open.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Straits Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, Reuters — World as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
ClaimThe victory extended Alcaraz's match-winning streak at Grand Slams to 17.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Straits Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, Reuters — World as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
ClaimAlcaraz won the US Open last year and the Australian Open in February.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Straits Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, Reuters — World as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
ClaimAlcaraz missed nearly five months of action with a wrist injury.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Straits Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, Reuters — World as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
ClaimWu Yibing is world number 113.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Straits Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, Reuters — World as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
ClaimWu Yibing was bidding to become the first Chinese man to reach the last 16 of a Grand Slam in the professional era.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Straits Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, Reuters — World as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
ClaimAlcaraz will face American 20th seed Tommy Paul in the fourth round.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Straits Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, Reuters — World as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC, The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
ClaimDaniil Medvedev beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-4 6-4 6-4 to reach the fourth round.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
ClaimMedvedev won the US Open in 2021.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC
ClaimMedvedev will face either Frances Tiafoe or Rinderknech's cousin, Monaco's Valentin Vacherot, in the fourth round.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Canberra Times as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC, The Independent as of Sep 4, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 4 mastheads · 4 articles consulted: The Canberra Times, The Independent, The Straits Times, Reuters — World 10 claims extracted Version 2 Written 2026-09-04