ATP Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2026

Alcaraz is now the tennis player with the highest winning percentage in US Open history

Andrés Tomás Rico - 6 Sep 2026
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Alcaraz is now the tennis player with the highest percentage of victories in US Open history. Photo: Getty Images

Carlos Alcaraz has made the extraordinary commonplace again. No matter that he has been away from the courts for four and a half months due to his wrist injury, it seems like he never left. This was evident in his fourth-round match at the US Open against Tommy Paul, who could do little against another whirlwind performance from the Spaniard, winning 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.

Alcaraz was Alcaraz again. With winning forehands at the limit, defending when necessary and attacking at every opportunity. As the rounds proceed, and although he arrived in New York with the aim of getting back into form and avoiding any discomfort in his wrist, now that he is in the quarterfinals, the objective can be updated. Can he claim his eighth Grand Slam after being sidelined for four months? This week we will find out the answer.

Carlos Alcaraz sets a record at the US Open

But before thinking about potential titles or his next opponent, Stefanos Tsitsipas or Ben Shelton, the Spaniard has already achieved an unchangeable fact so far. He has become, at just 23 years old, the player with the highest winning percentage at the US Open with 90.3%, that is, 28 wins and three losses. This surpasses Pete Sampras (89%), Roger Federer (86.4%), Novak Djokovic (85.6%), Jimmy Connors (85.2%), Ivan Lendl (85%), and Rafa Nadal (84.8%).

Compared to other Grand Slams, Nadal has 96.6% at Roland Garros, Bjorn Borg has 92.7% at Wimbledon, and Andre Agassi has 90.6% at the Australian Open. This confirms that no matter how long Carlos Alcaraz is away from the courts, when he returns, he has no rival.
 

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