Carlos Alcaraz thrills US Open crowd as he eases into quarter-finals

The second seed is through to the last eight without dropping a set.

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Arthur Rinderknech. Pic: Heather Khalifa/AP

Carlos Alcaraz delved into his box of tricks to beat Arthur Rinderknech and become the youngest man in the open era to reach 13 grand slam quarter-finals.

For the first time in those 13 appearances, the Spaniard has made it through to the last eight without dropping a set, easing to a 7-6 (3) 6-3 6-4 victory over Frenchman Rinderknech.