There is surprise rival in the battle of the US Open between Alcaraz, Sinner and Djokovic

He was not expected, much less, in the US Open semifinals. It is not new, repeats the experience of 2021 in New York, but it had not been in the prognosis of the best. He was Davis Cup idol, World 6, a 'Next gen' (new generation) called to reign. But it had disappeared from the forefront.

To his still young 25 years, although at 18 he had a lot to talk about, the Canadian Felix Auger-AlissimeNo. 27 in the current ATP ranking, it matched its best result in Grand Slam, again in Flushing Meadows.

Defeated by 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5 and 7-6 (4), in 4h.10 ′, To the Australian Alex de Minour26 years and No. 8, which for the sixth time loses in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam. The leader of matches won this season on a hard track (28, for the 26th of Carlos Alcaraz) was the great victim in a fought game, a continuous shot and loosen.

Auger-Alissime is back, although surrounded by champions. If the forecast is fulfilled, on Friday I would have semifinal with Jannik Sinner, Favorite in the quarterfinals against his Italian compatriot Lorenzo Musetti. If it survives, in the final I would face Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic. Wow, the guest surprise to the great closing party.

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This campaign began strong, with Victoria in Adelaida and Montpellier, more final in Dubai, but then threatened but did not have just entered the fight for the trophy. Recently made rooms in Cincinnati, being razed by Jannik Sinner6-0 and 6-2.