Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock Round 2 exit at US Open 2024: Scores and results for Spanish star at grand slam

08-30-2024
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Carlos Alcaraz rallied to a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Australian qualifier Li Tu in the opening round of the US Open on Tuesday.

It wasn't the most convincing performance by Alcaraz, but, buoyed by the electric crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, he extended his winning streak in Grand Slams to 15.

After clinching titles at Wimbledon and the French Open, along with an Olympic silver medal earlier this year, the 21-year-old former champion Alcaraz was the overwhelming favorite by a long shot in the second round.

However, Dutch challenger Botic van de Zandschulp came out with guns blazing and pulled off a stunning upset. This marked Alcaraz's earliest departure from a Grand Slam since Wimbledon 2021.

Here is everything you need to know about Carlos Alcaraz's appearance at the US Open, including the latest results from the tournament.

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Carlos Alcaraz's performance at US Open 2024

Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare by Australian qualifier Li Tu in the opening round of the US Open on Tuesday before going on to seal a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory. His luck ran out in the very next match, though.

World No. 74-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent memory on Thursday when he stunned Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 in the second round, spoiling the Spaniard's hopes of a third straight major title.

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Match results from US Open

Opponent Round Date, time (ET), result
Li Tu Round 1 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
Botic van De Zandschulp Round 2 6-1, 7-5, 6-4

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Although Alcaraz is dumped out, a plethora of high-profile stars are still competing at grand slam.

ESPN is the exclusive U.S. home of America’s Grand Slam in 2024, ESPN+ will serve as the streaming home of the tournament, featuring every match this year. Coverage will also air across ESPN2, ESPN3 ABC and ESPN Deportes.

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US Open 2024 schedule

The first round of matches in both the ATP and WTA singles competitions begins on Monday, August 26, with the order of play on most days starting from 11:00 a.m. ET in the first, second, third and fourth (last 16) rounds.

Both days of quarterfinals will begin at 12:00 p.m. ET, while the WTA and ATP semifinals over the following two evenings begin at 7:00 p.m. ET and 3:00 p.m. ET respectively.

The WTA women's singles final takes place at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 7 from the Arthur Ashe Stadium, while the ATP men's decider from the same arena will close out the final Grand Slam of 2024 on Sunday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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Date Event(s) Start Time (ET)
Monday, August 26 ATP & WTA 1st Round 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 27 ATP & WTA 1st Round 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 28 ATP & WTA 2nd Round 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 29 ATP & WTA 2nd Round 11:00 a.m.
Friday, August 30 ATP & WTA 3rd Round 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 31 ATP & WTA 3rd Round 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 1 ATP & WTA Round of 16  11:00 a.m.
Monday, September 2 ATP & WTA Round of 16 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 3 ATP & WTA Quarterfinals 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4 ATP & WTA Quarterfinals 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 5 Women's Semifinals, Mixed Doubles Final 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 6 Men's Semifinals, Women's Doubles Final 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 7 Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 8 Men's Singles Final 2:00 p.m.

Carlos Alcaraz US Open results

Here is how far Carlos Alcaraz has advanced each year at the US Open:  

Year Singles Doubles
2021 Quarterfinal -
2022 Champion -
2023 Semifinal -