World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz suffered an unexpected defeat in the second round of the US Open, falling to Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp. After the match, Alcaraz acknowledged the emotional toll of the match, stating that he struggled to manage his emotions on the court. He said, ‘I don’t know what to say now. He played great, I think. I don’t know what to say. It was a very emotional match for me. I couldn’t handle my emotions on the court.’ The loss marks a disappointing end to Alcaraz’s US Open campaign, with the young Spaniard now looking ahead to the upcoming tournaments.