{
  "id": 6050316,
  "title": "Forehand rocket shows Carlos Alcaraz back to 'full power' in US Open win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/forehand-rocket-shows-carlos-alcaraz-back-to-full-power-in-us-open-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T22:24:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-07/carlos-alcaraz-dominates-tommy-paul-at-us-open/107122800"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz returned to peak form at the US Open after a four and a half month absence due to a wrist injury, defeating 20th seed Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the fourth round. The seven-time grand slam winner, who has now won 18 straight matches at major tournaments, showcased his powerful shot-making abilities with a blistering 164km/h forehand down the line that secured his match point. Alcaraz, who has reached the quarterfinals in five of his six appearances at Flushing Meadows, expressed his elation at playing his best in New York, a venue where he has consistently excelled. Despite facing a challenging bout of speed from Paul, Alcaraz remained focused and aggressive, emphasizing his enjoyment of playing in such a special atmosphere. If he continues this performance, Alcaraz could improve his record against American players at the grand slams to an impressive 13-0.",
  "summary": "After missing the past two majors with a wrist injury, Carlos Alcaraz shows off his power in a dominant fourth-round win over Tommy Paul.",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Alcaraz returns to peak form at US Open",
    "Hits 164km/h forehand down the line for match point",
    "13-0 record against American players at grand slams"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "US Open day eight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/us-open-day-eight",
        "published": "2026-09-06T16:58:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Alcaraz breezes into last eight at US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/alcaraz-breezes-into-last-eight-at-us-open",
        "published": "2026-09-06T21:46:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Forehand rocket shows Carlos Alcaraz back to 'full power' in US Open win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/forehand-rocket-shows-carlos-alcaraz-back-to-full-power-in-us-open-win-6050875",
        "published": "2026-09-06T22:24:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}