WATCH: MS Dhoni spotted at US Open, enjoys Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev quarterfinal clash

Soham Mukherjee

WATCH: MS Dhoni spotted at US Open, enjoys Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev quarterfinal clash image

Former India cricket captain MS Dhoni was spotted watching defending champion Carlos Alcaraz trounce Germany's Alexander Zverev in the US Open quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Despite facing a challenging situation, Alcaraz showcased his resilience and secured a well-deserved victory. The fiery Spanish player found himself tied at 3-3 in the first set but rallied to win it, ultimately triumphing in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. 

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The US Open has always attracted some of the biggest personalities cut across all disciplines and this time Dhoni was in attendance at the Grand Slam tournament.

The 2011 World Cup winner is an ardent tennis fan and he plays sport to keep himself fit. 

 

With this victory, Alcaraz moved closer to making history by becoming the first man to win consecutive titles at Flushing Meadows since Roger Federer achieved the feat with five consecutive wins from 2004 to 2008.

Alcaraz is set to face off against the third seed, Daniil Medvedev, in the semifinals. This match offers him a chance to defend his title and further solidify his status as one of the modern greats.

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Select matches can be watched live on Sony Sports Ten 2 & Sony Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 & Sony Sports Ten 5 HD channels and all the games can be streamed via SonyLiv.

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Soham Mukherjee

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Soham Mukherjee is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.