After double-faulting, Alcaraz trailed two sets to none, a deficit he had never overcome before

Carlos Alcaraz suffers a shocking defeat in the second round of the US Open 2024

After double-faulting, Alcaraz trailed two sets to none, a deficit he had never overcome before

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Alcaraz, confused and struggling, signaled to his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, about not thinking straight

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Alcaraz's 15-match Grand Slam unbeaten streak ended abruptly, leaving fans and experts shocked

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