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Stunning Upset: Alcaraz Falls to Van de Zandschulp in US Open Second Round. Carlos Alcaraz suffered a stunning defeat in the second round of the US Open, losing to Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets, CNN news reports. The Dutch player, ranked 74th in the world, defeated Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Alcaraz, who recently won an Olympic silver medal and the Wimbledon trophy, struggled from the start and committed 28 errors throughout the match. Van de Zandschulp sealed the victory with an ace, marking his first win over a top-10 opponent in a major tournament. The crowd gave Van de Zandschulp an ovation after the match, while Alcaraz congratulated him and saluted the audience before leaving the court. Van de Zandschulp expressed his disbelief and gratitude during a post-match interview, calling it an "incredible evening" and thanking the crowd for their support. He acknowledged feeling nervous while trying to close out the match but emphasized the importance of staying calm against top players like Alcaraz. Alcaraz’s 15-match unbeaten streak at the US Open ended with this loss, marking his earliest exit since Wimbledon 2021. Van de Zandschulp, who has only reached beyond the fourth round in a grand slam once, will face British 25th seed Jack Draper in the third round on Saturday. The match marked one of the biggest upsets in recent US Open history, leaving fans and commentators shocked by Alcaraz's early exit.
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