US Open – Today at Arthur Ashe Stadium, No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz takes on No. 20 seed Jiri Lehečka in the first men’s singles quarter-final of the US Open. With a spot in the semis—and a chance at history—this high-stakes duel promises drama and elite tennis.
🕒 When & Where
- When: Tuesday, September 2, from approximately 10:10 PM IST (about 12:40 PM ET)
- Where: Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows, New York
📡 Broadcast & Streaming
- India: Live TV coverage on Star Sports, streaming via JioCinema / JioHotstar platform
- USA: Airing on ESPN and streaming on ESPN+ (as part of ESPN’s dedicated tennis coverage) or on FuboTV for live access
⚖ Match-Up: Head-to-Head & Form
- Head-to-Head: Alcaraz leads the rivalry 2–1, with Lehečka’s lone win coming on hard court in Doha earlier this year
- Alcaraz’s Run: Impeccable so far—four straight-set victories without dropping a set, including wins over Rinderknech and Opelka
- Lehečka’s Journey: His best-ever US Open, overcoming tough opponents like Coric and Mannarino. A hard-court ace with booming serve—but less tested in five-set scenarios vs. elite rivals
🔍 What to Expect
- Alcaraz: Combines agility, shot variety, mental edge, and tournament experience. Favored to control rallies and dominate baseline exchanges.
- Lehečka: Powerful first serve (with over 200 aces this season), baseline aggression, and confidence—yet his return game slips under pressure, and his record vs. top-10 seeds in majors sits at 1–6
🏆 Prediction & Stakes
Alcaraz enters as firm favorite. Expect a four-set win—with Lehečka likely to secure a set courtesy of power play—but Alcaraz’s consistency and grand-slam pedigree should prevail. The winner advances to a blockbuster semi-final against either Novak Djokovic or Taylor Fritz
