Carlos Alcaraz shows a remarkable comeback to beat Jannik Sinner after FIVE HOURS of a thrilling US Open quarterfinals at Arthur Ashe – which lasted until almost 3am in New York – to set up a last four showdown with Frances Tiafoe
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6:3, 6:7, 6:7, 7:5, 6:3 in the quarterfinals of the US Open
- The Spaniard was just a point away from defeat in the fourth set before turning it around
- Alcaraz then put up a stunning fight to claim the five-set victory
- He now meets American star Frances Tiafoe in the last four on Friday night
Carlos Alcaraz put on a stunning comeback to beat Jannik Sinner in five sets and set up a US Open semifinal with Frances Tiafoe.
The young Spaniard, 19, was close to defeat when Sinner recovered from a set and stayed on fourth match point.
That was before Alcaraz reversed the script in a remarkable turn against Arthur Ashe, rebounding and winning the fourth 7-5 and then winning the fifth 6-3 to set up a showdown with Tiafoe in the last four.
It was a memorable encounter between the two, battling for five hours in New York before Alcaraz emerged victorious just before 3am.
Carlos Alcaraz showed a breathtaking fight against Jannik Sinner in five sets at the US Open
