Carlos Alcaraz holds the highest winning percentage in US Open history during the Open Era, according to tennis statistics tracked through the tournament’s 2026 edition. Following an eighth-round victory over Tommy Paul at Flushing Meadows, the Spanish player established a match win rate at the New York Grand Slam, placing him ahead of historical champions including Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.
US Open History and Win Percentage Records
According to data highlighted by tennis analyst platform MisterOnly.Tennis, Alcaraz holds a 28-3 win-loss record at the US Open, translating to an effectiveness rate. That benchmark edges out Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, and Rafael Nadal, based on Open Era men’s singles records. Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 tournament by defeating Tommy Paul with a score of 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
Tournament Run Following Injury Return
Prior to his straight-sets win against Tommy Paul, the defending champion defeated Yibing Wu in the third round with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 in two hours and nineteen minutes. That victory extended his consecutive match win streak in Grand Slam tournaments to seventeen.
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Speaking on-court after his third-round match, Alcaraz expressed surprise at his physical recovery after months away from official competition.
Upcoming Quarterfinal Matchups
Alcaraz moves forward to face the winner of the fourth-round match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Ben Shelton. While his initial objective upon arriving in New York was to regain match rhythm and protect his wrist from further discomfort, his progression into the final eight positions him to contend for his eighth career Grand Slam title.
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