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Carlos Alcaraz, a young singles player for men, is the youngest man to reach the fourth round of the US Open in 32 years
US Open 2021 Venue Flushing Meadows New York Date: 30-08-12 September Coverage: Daily radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra/BBC Sport website/app, with selected text commentaries and match report on the app and website
Carlos Alcaraz, a Spanish teenager, won a fifth set tiebreak to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas, third seed in Greece, in an exciting third round match at the US Open.
Alcaraz (18) led Tsitsipas twice by one set before winning 6-3 4-6 7-6 (7-6-7-2) 0-67-6 (7-6-7-5) to make his Grand Slam fourth-round debut.
Daniil Medvedev, the second seed, eased into round four by winning straight sets over Pablo Andujar.
After Alexei Popyrin, Medvedev will play Dan Evans.
Alcaraz was the youngest man to reach third round of the French Open since 1992, when he reached the tournament in June. The 18-year old showed why he is being considered for future glory by shocking the number three player at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Alcaraz led Tsitsipas twice by a set. He also reached his first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros earlier in the year.
The talented Spaniard, cheered on by a large crowd, survived a break point at 3-3 in the deciding set. He showed no tension and held serve to force the tie-break.
Alcaraz won 61 matches and was awarded his third match point. He also won with an assured forehand win to secure a fourth round meeting with Peter Gojowczyk.
Alcaraz stated, "I don't think I would have the chance to win the match without this crowd." "I was feeling down at the start of the fourth set, so I want to thank the crowd for lifting me up in the fifth.
It's an amazing feeling for me. This win means a lot. It was the best match I have ever played in, and the most satisfying win. To beat Stefanos Tisipas is a dream come to life."
Tsitsipas's long bathroom breaks have been criticized
Tsitsipas, 23, is disappointed to lose. He had been able to endure the jeers of the crowds on Wednesday during his second round win against Adrian Mannarino.
Andy Murray, a former champion, raised the matter during Monday's opening match. The Briton claimed he had "lost respect for Tsitsipas" and accused Tsitsipas of cheating by leaving court for eight minutes.
Tsitsipas was again mocked as he left court for a restroom break on Friday. However, he was only gone for four minutes. He was still unable to get past Alcaraz despite winning the fourth set.
Tsitsipas said, "I took my bathroom break as a normal athlete." "I might have taken a little longer than other athletes. If there were a time limit, I would try to follow it.
"It was the only thing that I did, and that was to change from wet clothes into dry clothes. It's an enormous problem.
"I don’t know why everyone is suddenly against me, especially because other players don’t follow rules and don’t stick within 25 second intervals between plays."
Evans meets with Medvedev
To dispatch Spanish world number 72 Andujar, world number two Medvedev took less than two hours.
After losing in the 2019 final against Rafael Nadal, the Russian won 6-0,6-4,6-3 at Louis Armstrong Stadium. He later learned that he would be facing British number one Evans in the quarter-final.
The 24th seed, Evans, came back from two sets behind to beat Australian Popyrin in a thrilling match at Flushing Meadows.
Elsewhere in the match, Alex Molcan of Slovakia was defeated by Diego Schwartzman (Argentine 11th seed) 6-4 6-3 6-3.
After beating Schwartzman's compatriot Facundo bagnis in four sets, he won 3-6 6-0, 6-2, 6-2. He will now face Botic van der Zandschulp in round 4.
Day five also features Andrey Rublev, a Russian fifth seed, taking on American Frances Tiafoe, and Felix Auger Aliassime, a Canadian eleventh seed, taking on Roberto Bautista Agut, the Spaniard.
