Dutch Qualifier Shocks World No 1 Sends Crowd Into Frenzy

Botic van de Zandschulp stuns Carlos Alcaraz at US Open in huge upset

Dutch qualifier shocks world No. 1, sends crowd into frenzy

Van de Zandschulp's victory marks first time a qualifier has beaten a world No. 1 at a major since 2003

In a stunning upset at the US Open, Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp shocked world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the second round on Thursday night.

Van de Zandschulp, ranked No. 117 in the world, played with incredible heart and determination, ultimately defeating Alcaraz in four sets: 6-3, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-7 (5).

The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both players trading blows from the baseline. However, van de Zandschulp was able to break Alcaraz's serve twice in the first set and once in the second.

Alcaraz fought back in the third and fourth sets, but van de Zandschulp was able to hold on for the victory.

The win marks the first time a qualifier has beaten a world No. 1 at a major since 2003, when Marat Safin defeated Pete Sampras at the Australian Open.

Van de Zandschulp's victory is a huge upset and sends shockwaves through the tennis world.

Here are some key takeaways from the match:

- Van de Zandschulp played with incredible heart and determination. - Alcaraz was not at his best, but van de Zandschulp still deserved the win. - This is a huge upset and sends shockwaves through the tennis world.

What's next for van de Zandschulp?

Van de Zandschulp will face Corentin Moutet in the third round of the US Open on Saturday.