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Tim Henman hailed Carlos Alcaraz's forehand as possibly the greatest in tennis history after Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinals; back from a long-term injury, Alcaraz showed 23 forehand winners and strengthened his status as the title favorite.
Andy Roddick praised Carlos Alcaraz's commanding US Open win over Tommy Paul, noting his forehand and overall game were firing despite his wrist injury, and highlighted the growing level as Alcaraz navigates a tough path toward defending the title (including a quarterfinal with Ben Shelton and potential meetings with Tiafoe or Michelsen).
Coco Gauff arrives at the 2026 U.S. Open in peak form after a year-long reconstruction of her serve and forehand with coach Gavin MacMillan, highlighted by a Cincinnati Open title and a string of dominating hard-court results, positioning her to handle the event’s pressure as one of tennis’s biggest stars.
Carlos Alcaraz returned to singles at the US Open after more than four months out with a right wrist injury, beating Roman Safiullin in straight sets (6-4, 6-4, 6-4). While his serve isn’t fully back, Tim Henman praised his forehand (clocking 108 mph) and noted his movement and variety were excellent as he eyes the next round against Jaime Faria.