Five-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz delivered a commanding performance at the US Open 2025, dismantling Italian rising star Luciano Darderi in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, 6-0, to secure his place in the fourth round.
The Spanish world No. 2 showcased his trademark aggression and intensity, combining powerful baseline hitting with surgical precision on serve. Alcaraz’s dominance was especially evident in the final set, where he bageled Darderi without conceding a single game.
The victory extends Alcaraz’s winning streak to nine consecutive matches, further cementing his status as one of the top contenders to lift the US Open trophy for the second time in his career. The 2022 US Open champion already boasts five major titles and now looks well-positioned to challenge for his sixth.
Earlier in the tournament, Alcaraz overcame American Reilly Opelka and Italian Mattia Bellucci, but his third-round clash was by far his most clinical showing. Against Darderi, he fired nine aces, converted seven break points, and won 50 service points, leaving the Italian with few answers.
With his aggressive shot-making, renewed physical fitness, and fiery on-court presence, Alcaraz remains one of the clear favorites in the men’s singles draw. Tennis fans are now eagerly awaiting his next match, where the Spaniard will attempt to continue his march toward a potential sixth Grand Slam crown.