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End of the match:
In just over 1 hour and 40 minutes, Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the round of 16 of the 2025 US Open. The Spaniard defeated Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0. The former world number 2 will face either Bonzi or Rinderknech.
Set 3: 5-0
We're 5-0 up. Carlos Alcaraz had a tough game, but he pulled it off. The Spaniard is on the verge of winning the match and qualifying for the round of 16.
Set 3: 4-0
Carlos Alcaraz broke again. He's on track to comfortably win the match. Only the second set was even, where Darderi tried to get into the swing of things, but it wasn't enough!
Set 3: 3-0
Carlos Alcaraz broke and went 3-0 up. The Spaniard increased his speed and is passing over his opponent with ease. In less than 12 minutes, the match is practically over.
Second set: Carlos Alcaraz (6-4)
After 50 minutes and a fairly even set, Carlos Alcaraz won the second set 6-4. Italian Luciano Darderi improved his level considerably and got into the game, but it wasn't enough.
Set 2: 5-4
Carlos Alcaraz survived. It's 5-4. The Spaniard continues to play inconsistently and is out of timing. Darderi has looked for ways to be more aggressive, but the solid defense has been difficult to break.
Set 2: 4-4
Darderi broke and went down 3-4. The Italian took advantage of a poor serve from Carlos Alcaraz to gradually level the score. Alcaraz must recover the break immediately if he doesn't want the set to become difficult.
Set 2: 4-3
Darderi broke and went down 3-4. The Italian took advantage of a poor serve from Carlos Alcaraz to gradually level the score. Alcaraz must recover the break immediately if he doesn't want the set to become difficult.
Set 2: 4-2
Carlos Alcaraz confirmed a break. The Spaniard had to struggle more than usual, and after several deuces, he was able to take the game. The Italian is playing much better, but it's still not enough. If he can maintain this consistency, we'll have a match.
Set 2: 4-1
Set 2: 3-1
THE BEAST HAS AWAKENED AGAIN. Darderi's consistency didn't last long, as the Italian once again lost his serve. Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is up 3-1 and is getting closer to winning this second set. Without breaking a sweat 😎
Set 2: 2-1
Alcaraz leads 2-1. The Spaniard hasn't generated any break chances so far. He remains solid. Darderi is playing a step further, looking to be more aggressive with his return and looking for short, but powerful, points to hurt the Spaniard.
Set 2: 1-1
Darderi begins to add to the lead and survives the first service game on his serve in this set. It's crucial for the Italian to remain solid and unbroken so he can compete and the match will end up being more evenly matched.
Set 2: 1-0
The first game of the second set, and Alcaraz continues to have a high level of effectiveness, winning points on his first serve. The Spaniard has played very few points on his second serve, but he also has a very high percentage in that category.
End of the first set: Carlos Alcaraz (6-2)
Carlos Alcaraz took the first set 6-2. The Spaniard continues to show his overwhelming and superlative level against his opponents in these early rounds of the 2025 US Open. The first set was decided in 28 minutes of play.
MOOD LEGEND 😎
Set 1: 4-0
THEY AWAKENED THE BEAST AGAIN. CARLOS ALCARAZ BROKE LUCIANO DARDERI'S SERVE AND TOOK A 4-0 LEAD. PROVING NOTHING UNEASY HAPPENS, THE FIRST SET IS ALREADY THE OWNER. AN OVERWHELMING LEVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Set 1: 3-0
Break confirmed, and we're 3-0 up. The Spaniard had no problem taking the lead. The Italian constantly looks to his coaching bench, looking for answers to what's happening on the court. Alcaraz is unstoppable, in ultra-instinct mode.
Set 1: 2-0
Alcaraz broke the deadlock. The Spaniard takes a 2-0 lead over the Italian. There's a significant gap between the pace and level of each player. Darderi must start taking more risks if he wants to get back into the game.
Set 1: 1-0
The first game of the match. Carlos Alcaraz won it comfortably and without any problems. The Spaniard has been known on this cement tour for winning the first games of each set, which has allowed him to build solidity and confidence.
The match has begun in New York. Welcome to the third-round clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Luciano Darderi at the US Open. The top seed takes the court looking to advance to the round of 16!!!!!!!!!!
The Spaniard barely broke a sweat as he raced to take the opening set in just 30 minutes. The No. 2 seed struck 31 winners, including 15 on the forehand side, to pile on the pressure by dominating from the baseline.
Alcaraz now has the fifth-highest winning rate at Grand Slams (85.9%), surpassing Rod Laver with his latest result.
Darderi in 2025:
Darderi has a 31-22 win-loss record in 2025, 4-7 on hard. His best result of the current year was winning the title in Marrakech where he overcame Tallon Griekspoor in the final 7-6(3) 7-6(4) and in Bastad where he defeated Jesper De Jong in the final 6-4 3-6 6-3 and in Umag where he overcame Carlos Taberner in the final 6-3 6-3.
The year of Alcaraz:
The Spaniard has a 56-6 win-loss record in 2025, 18-4 on hard. His best result of the current season was conquering the title in Rotterdam where he defeated Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2 and in Carlo where he beat Lorenzo Musetti in the final 3-6 6-1 6-0 and in Rome where he beat Jannik Sinner in the final 7-6(5) 6-1 and at the French Open where he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2) and in London where he overcame Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2 and in Cincinnati where he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final 5-0 ret..
About the serving games, Darderi struck 12 aces and he committed only 7 double faults. Luciano Darderi lost the serve 3 times and he saved 3 break points. Furthermore, Darderi put 57% of his first serves in, winning 79% (50/63) of the points behind his 1st serve and 50% (24/48) on the 2nd serve. Luciano broke Spizzirri 5 times after converting 83% of his break points (5/6).
Alcaraz boasts a fantastic record over the last eight years, having won 81% of his matches (343-82). He was 18-4 on hard courts in 2025. Relative to his performance on the same surface in this competition, Alcaraz has a record of 115-29 over the last eight years on hard courts.
AMAZING:
Regarding the service games, Alcaraz bagged 7 aces and he committed only 2 double faults. Carlos Alcaraz was very efficient on serve to win 86% (30/35) of his 1st serve and 65% (15/23) on the second serve. This was the main reason for not conceding a single break during the match. Carlos broke Bellucci 7 times after converting 41% of his break points (7/17).
Darderi will now try to reach the fourth round of a Major for the first time, as well as aim to score the first top 10 win of his career. However, it won't be easy for him to stop the rampaging Alcaraz, considering his current form. The Spaniard has made the final of every tournament he has participated in since April, racking up a 41-2 record during this period. He will be the massive favorite to emerge victorious in this contest.
Darderi has reached the third round of a second consecutive Major, and for the first time at the US Open. His two wins here also mark the first time that he won back-to-back matches on hardcourts this season. He won 79 percent of points behind his first serve in the previous round, and struck 39 winners against 41 unforced errors.
However, Darderi edged past his opponent in it to take a two-set lead. With his back up against the wall, Spizzirri played with a renewed focus to claim the third set. His comeback was crushed by the Italian in the fourth set, sealing a 6-0, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4 win in his favor.
Alcaraz commenced his US Open run with a 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 win over Reilly Opelka. He was up against Mattia Bellucci in the second round. The Spaniard was at his dominating best, dropping only four games throughout the contest to register a 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 victory.
- Darderi has lost at least one set in four of his last five appearances on hard courts.
- Alcaraz has won eight consecutive matches on hard courts, and in six, he hasn't dropped a set.
- Luciano Darderi is coming off a triumph with 12 aces and five breaks of serve (and suffered three).
- Carlos Alcaraz won one match by six games, and the other by 14.
