{
  "id": 6087869,
  "title": "\"Super-human' Alcaraz books US Open quarter-final clash with Shelton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/super-human-alcaraz-books-us-open-quarter-final-clash-with-shelton",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T02:37:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/09/1527325/super-human-alcaraz-books-us-open-quarter-final-clash-shelton"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz returned from injury to defeat Tommy Paul in straight sets at the US Open, earning a quarter-final spot against Ben Shelton. Two-time women's champion Aryna Sabalenka also progressed, advancing to face Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova in the last eight. Alcaraz dominated, serving 33 winners in his 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Paul. Paul, the 20th seed, caused Alcaraz the most trouble in the match, but the Spaniard controlled the rallies, breaking Paul's serve twice in the second set. Alcaraz praised his aggressive play, stating, \"I tried to be ready for a battle and tried to be aggressive all the time.\" Shelton, who had struggled in his first three matches, showed a strong performance, winning his matchup against former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas in just 1 hour and 52 minutes. Sabalenka advanced to face Noskova, who defeated Marta Kostyuk in a tough match. Frances Tiafoe claimed his quarter-final spot with a win over Daniil Medvedev, while Jessica Pegula secured her place in the last eight with a victory over Sorana Cirstea.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz posted his most convincing win in his injury return at the US Open, downing Tommy Paul in straight sets on Sunday to line up a quarter-final clash with Ben Shelton.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Electric Alcaraz senses title chance after cruising into US Open quarters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/electric-alcaraz-senses-title-chance-after-cruising-into-us-open",
        "published": "2026-09-06T23:53:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Shelton steams into US Open quarter-final clash with Alcaraz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/shelton-steams-into-us-open-quarter-final-clash-with-alcaraz-6088096",
        "published": "2026-09-07T02:26:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Shelton steams into US Open quarter-final clash with Alcaraz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/shelton-steams-into-us-open-quarter-final-clash-with-alcaraz",
        "published": "2026-09-07T02:46:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "'It's going to be fireworks': Carlos Alcaraz to face Ben Shelton in US Open quarter-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/its-going-to-be-fireworks-carlos-alcaraz-to-face-ben-shelton-in-us",
        "published": "2026-09-07T03:36:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}