Carlos Alcaraz takes it up a level as he reaches US Open quarter-final

Reigning champion beats Tommy Paul in straight setsSabalenka and Noskova to clash in last eightThe straightforward scoreline at the end of Carlos Alcarazs third-round win over Wu Yibing did not quite reflect the Spaniards slight irritation with one aspect of his game. Alcaraz felt he had missed a few too many forehands, and almost immediately after departing Arthur Ashe Stadium, he reappeared on the practice court pounding forehands in the afternoon heat.Two days later, the extra care Alcaraz pu...