US Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream
It is going to be a scintillating battle between World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the quarter-finals of the US Open.
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(L) Alexander Zverev; (R) Carlos Alcaraz. (credits: US Open.org/The New York Times)
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will be up against German star Alexander Zverev in what is set to be an absolutely thrilling quarter-final at the 2023 US Open. The Spaniard has been dominating likewise he has been all like dropping just a single set in the entire competition up til this point enjoying success against Dominik Koepfer, Lloyd Harris, Dan Evans, and Matteo Arnaldi.
Zverev, on the other hand, has looked determined for greatness as well with impressive wins over Aleksandar Vukic, Daniel Altmaier, Grigor Dimitrov, and Jannik Sinner on his progression to the last eight.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev: Match Details
- Tournament: US Open 2023
- Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev
- Date: September 6, 2023
- Time: 8:15 PM (Local Time)
- Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York
- Round: Fifth Round(Quarter-Finals)
- Surface: Hard Court
- Prize Money: $455,000
Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev: Preview
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has been enjoying great success this year lifting numerous titles and managing to stay consistent since the start of the year. He has lifted the Argentina Open, the Indian Wells Masters, the Barcelona Open, the Madrid Open, the Queen’s Club Championships, and the Wimbledon Championships as well. He also made it to the finals of the Rio Open and Cincinnati Masters as well as the semis of the Miami Open and the French Open.
At the ongoing US Open, he beat Dominik Koepfer 6-2, 3-2 as the German retired midway through the match during their first-round encounter, and then in the second round, he picked up a 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 win against Lloyd Harris. In the third round, he knocked out Dan Evans by a scoreline of 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 followed by a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win against Matteo Arnaldi in the round of 16 stage.
On the other hand, Alexander Zverev, who is seeded 12th in the ongoing US Open, has nothing much to showcase for expect his success in his hometown tournament which was the German Open. He has done a good job so far this year making it to the semis on numerous occasions but failed to capitalize on the opportunity thereby, leaving him with just one title in the first nine months of this year.
His notable performances are the semi-final finishes at the Dubai Tennis Championships, the Geneva Open, the French Open where he, unfortunately, lost against Casper Ruud despite being on a great run, the Halle Open, and also the recently played Cincinnati Masters which he lost against eventual champion Novak Djokovic.
At the ongoing US Open, Zverev beat Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets in the first round, and then in the second round, he picked up a 7-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win against Daniel Altmaier. In the third round, he knocked out Grigor Dimitrov by a scoreline of 6-7, 7-6, 6-1, 6-1 followed by a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 win against Jannik Sinner in the round of 16 stage leaving the entire tennis world shocked.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev: Prediction
Entering into the crucial stages of the last Slam of the year, it’s finally time to see the best players face off against one another for a classic show. It will be one of the best encounters of the year when Alcaraz faces one of his fiercest rivals and one of the very few opponents to have gotten the better of him on numerous occasions. With Zverev leading the head-to-head, having won thrice in the five matches they have faced off against one another in the past, a neck-to-neck encounter is expected with Alcaraz making the final four.
Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win in four sets.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev: Live Stream Details
- USA: ESPN
- UK: Sky Sports
- Canada: TSN
- Australia: Nine Network
- India: Sony Sports
Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev: Match Timings
- USA: 8:15 PM
- UK: 1:15 PM
- Canada: 8:15 PM
- Australia: 10:15 AM (September 7)
- India: 5:45 AM (September 7)
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