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  "id": 6036101,
  "title": "Defending champion Alcaraz powers into US Open quarter-finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/defending-champion-alcaraz-powers-into-us-open-quarter-finals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T20:50:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/defending-champion-alcaraz-powers-us-205008025.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open quarter-finals after a decisive win over Tommy Paul. The second-seeded Spaniard, absent from the tournament for four months due to a right wrist injury, overcame his first top-25 opponent with ease, defeating Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. This marked Carlos' fifth quarter-final appearance in Flushing Meadows, where he clinched his first Grand Slam title in 2022. The 23-year-old will face either Ben Shelton, seeded eighth, or resurgent Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the next round. Alcaraz showcased his prowess with 33 winners in the two-hour, 20-minute match, improving his record against the American to 7-2. He broke Paul's serve twice in the second set and once in the third, ultimately sealing the victory with two critical break points in the final game.",
  "summary": "Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, gaining confidence with every match, cruised into the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday with a comprehensive victory over Tommy Paul.In Paul, Alcaraz faced his first top-25 player of the tournament and he rose to the occasion, firing 33 winners in the two-hour, 20-minute victory and improving to 7-2 against the American.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Two-time defending champ Aryna Sabalenka beats Taylor Townsend to reach the US Open quarterfinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/two-time-defending-champ-aryna-sabalenka-beats-taylor-townsend-to",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Noskova battles past Kostyuk to reach US Open quarters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/noskova-battles-past-kostyuk-to-reach-us-open-quarters",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:45:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach US Open last eight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/alcaraz-delivers-statement-win-to-reach-us-open-last-eight",
        "published": "2026-09-06T21:08:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Alcaraz turns up heat to reach US Open quarters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/alcaraz-turns-up-heat-to-reach-us-open-quarters",
        "published": "2026-09-06T21:29:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Defending champion Alcaraz powers into US Open quarter-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/defending-champion-alcaraz-powers-into-us-open-quarter-finals-6051065",
        "published": "2026-09-06T21:36:25.000Z"
      }
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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."
}