Paul survives a tennis marathon against Bublik and awaits Alcaraz

Tommy Paul has just achieved a marathon victory in the US Open 2026 against Alexander Bublik to reach the round of 16, where he could face Carlos Alcaraz if the Spaniard wins his match against Yibing Wu. The American won with a score of 6-4 3-6 6-7(4) 6-1 6-3, as the physical endurance of the Kazakh gave out, just like his mind.

The first three sets were an ode to tennis, with both players giving their all and playing several memorable points. However, from the fourth set onward, Bublik stopped being that player touched by a wand capable of defeating any player and significantly decreased his performance, leading to two more straightforward sets for Paul. Still, it remains a five-set match with all the fatigue that entails, so if Carlos handles his match quickly, he will undoubtedly arrive more rested.

Paul vs. Alcaraz, a classic on the ATP circuit

If this matchup between Alcaraz and Paul occurs, it will be the first major test for the Spanish player in the tournament, as the American is a player who knows what it’s like to beat him and is in great form. Although Carlos leads the head-to-head with 6 wins to 2, on hard courts, the record is only 3-2, where Tommy has achieved both of his victories.

In Grand Slams, they have faced each other three times (Australian Open, Wimbledon, and Roland Garros), so if they meet at the US Open, they will have faced each other in all majors. So far, all encounters have been victories for Alcaraz, who has only lost one set in those direct confrontations.

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