Video - Alcaraz Delights US Open Crowd with Reflexive Behind-the-Back Shot Against Rinderknech

Le 31/08/2025 à 18h50 par Jules Hypolite

Carlos Alcaraz is currently playing his round of 16 match at the US Open against Arthur Rinderknech.

The two players went blow for blow in the first set, but the world No. 2 had the final say in a tiebreak won 7-3.

Early in the match, Alcaraz produced one of the shots of the day by countering a backhand attack from Rinderknech with a reflexive behind-the-back shot. Surprised, the Frenchman had no time to react at the net (see video below).

A point that made the Spaniard and the packed New York crowd smile early in the day.

Rinderknech, Arthur

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Alcaraz, Carlos [2]

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US Open

Tableau

Carlos Alcaraz

1e, 11540 points

Arthur Rinderknech

54e, 982 points

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