{
  "id": 5721922,
  "title": "US Open 2026: Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Storms Past Wu Yibing To Reach Fourth Round, Extends Grand Slam Winning Streak To 17 Matches | Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/us-open-2026-defending-champion-carlos-alcaraz-storms-past-wu-yibing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T05:01:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/us-open-2026-defending-champion-carlos-alcaraz-storms-past-wu-yibing-to-reach-fourth-round-extends-grand-slam-winning-streak-to-17-matches-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated China's Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the fourth round of the US Open, extending his 17-match winning streak at major tournaments. The Spaniard, competing in his first tournament since recovering from a wrist injury, overcame an intense challenge from Wu, who is ranked No. 113 in the ATP rankings. Despite surrendering breaks in both the first and second sets, Alcaraz regrouped and clinched the victory, saving two break-point opportunities in the third set. Alcaraz will face Tommy Paul in the fourth round, with Paul having defeated Alexander Bublik in an earlier match.",
  "summary": "New York: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a strong challenge from China's Wu Yibing to secure a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 victory and reach the fourth round of the US Open. Playing into form With an ace, Carlos Alcaraz defeats Wu 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the second week in New York! pic.twitter.com/sZqYuGiOfP — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2026 Alcaraz, competing in his first tournament…",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Alcaraz defeats Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1",
    "Extends 17-match winning streak at majors",
    "Faces Tommy Paul in fourth round"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Carlos Alcaraz's win over Wu Yibing cements his status as a strong contender to retain his US Open title, with a matchup against Tommy Paul in the fourth round.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}