Sensational Upset at US Open: Dutch Qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp Shocks World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz
A David vs. Goliath Battle
In a stunning upset at the 2022 US Open, Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp overcame the odds to defeat world number three Carlos Alcaraz in the second round.
Van de Zandschulp's Meteoric Rise
* Ranked 117th in the world at the start of the tournament * First Dutch player to reach the US Open men's singles quarterfinals since 2003 * Defeated former US Open champion Marin Cilic in the first round
Alcaraz's Premature Exit
* Seeded third in the tournament * Widely regarded as the future of men's tennis * Eliminated by Van de Zandschulp in four sets
Unforeseen Tactics and Determination
* Van de Zandschulp used a variety of shots and angles to unsettle Alcaraz * He demonstrated remarkable determination and resilience * Alcaraz appeared frustrated and uncharacteristically error-prone
Stats and Highlights
* Van de Zandschulp won 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 * He hit 39 winners and committed 24 unforced errors * Alcaraz had 42 winners but also made 38 unforced errors
Expert Analysis
Tennis commentator Pat Cash hailed Van de Zandschulp's performance as "the greatest upset of the tournament so far."
What's Next
Van de Zandschulp will face unseeded Russian Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals.
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