{
  "id": 6502293,
  "title": "Khachanov reaches US Open semifinals after Blockx’s body gives out and forces him to stop playing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/khachanov-reaches-us-open-semifinals-after-blockxs-body-gives-out-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T00:05:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/tennis/2026/09/09/khachanov-reaches-us-open-semifinals-after-blockxs-body-gives-out-and-forces-him-to-stop-playing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York (AP) — In a thrilling encounter at the U.S. Open, Karen Khachanov reached his third Grand Slam semifinal, propelled by Alexander Blockx's body giving out and forcing him to halt play. The 28-year-old Russian, seeded 28th, defeated Blockx 6-2, 7-5, 3-2 after the American's leg, ribs, and back injuries took their toll. Khachanov, who had never reached a Grand Slam semifinal before 2022 and 2023, said he was well-prepared for the matchup, noting Blockx was suffering throughout the third set. Khachanov will now face either top-seeded Alexander Zverev or Botic van de Zandschulp in the semifinals. Blockx, unseeded in a Grand Slam tournament since 2018, had reached the third round of all four majors for the first time but struggled to advance beyond the opening rounds in other events.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Karen Khachanov reaches third Grand Slam semifinal",
    "Alexander Blockx forced to stop due to injuries",
    "Khachanov to face Zverev or van de Zandschulp in semifinals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Khachanov's advancement to the semifinals underscores his growing comfort in Grand Slam events, where he has now reached the last four for the third time since 2022.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Khachanov back to US Open semi-finals with walkover",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/khachanov-back-to-us-open-semi-finals-with-walkover",
        "published": "2026-09-09T23:14:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Khachanov reaches US Open semi-finals as Blockx retires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/khachanov-reaches-us-open-semi-finals-as-blockx-retires",
        "published": "2026-09-09T23:37:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula rally to reach US Open semifinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/sabalenka-jessica-pegula-rally-to-reach-us-open-semifinals",
        "published": "2026-09-10T01:01:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Canada’s Dabrowski, Brazil’s Stefani fall in U.S. Open women’s doubles semifinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/canadas-dabrowski-brazils-stefani-fall-in-u-s-open-womens-doubles",
        "published": "2026-09-10T01:11:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}