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  "title": "Outstanding Alcaraz outguns Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/outstanding-alcaraz-outguns-paul-to-reach-us-open-quarter-finals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T20:46:38.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/outstanding-alcaraz-outguns-paul-reach-us-open-quarter-finals-6366021"
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  "account": "In a thrilling match at the U.S. Open, Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz defeated 20th seed Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the quarter-finals. The 23-year-old Alcaraz, who had been absent for nearly five months due to a right wrist injury, showcased his exceptional shotmaking skills and dominance on the court. Despite Paul's dangerous shots and a pressure-filled moment in the third game, Alcaraz maintained his composure and secured the opening set. In the second set, Alcaraz capitalized on a break point to take a 2-0 lead and continued to outplay his opponent, ultimately winning the match with a powerful forehand to clinch matchpoint. Alcaraz expressed his satisfaction with his performance, highlighting the significance of the venue where he has achieved five quarter-final appearances out of six previous outings. As he prepares for his next round match against either Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alcaraz remains focused on his goal of achieving back-to-back titles at the U.S. Open.",
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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"
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      {
        "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": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-06T20:50:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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": "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."
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