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Golf the key to Carlos Alcaraz’s prep for US Open showdown

Daniil Medvedev gets upset after photographer walks on court at US Open match point
  • Carlos Alcaraz is progressing through the US Open, attributing his strong performance to a golf routine.
  • He secured a 6-4 6-2 6-4 victory over Jiri Lehecka on Arthur Ashe Stadium, celebrating with a golf swing.
  • Alcaraz revealed he will play golf with former Masters champion Sergio Garcia ahead of his upcoming semi-final.
  • He humorously suggested Garcia would need to give him 10 to 15 strokes for a fair game, acknowledging his own golf skill.
  • Alcaraz, who has not yet dropped a set in the tournament, is scheduled to face Novak Djokovic in a highly anticipated semi-final on Friday.
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