Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiří Lehečka 6–4, 6–2, 6–4 in the US Open quarter-final on hard court, confirming his status as the overwhelming pre-match favourite with odds of 1.06 to Lehečka's 12.75. The Spaniard's commanding performance saw him progress through three sets with increasing control, breaking serve multiple times to secure a decisive victory. Alcaraz's dominance underscores his continued form at Flushing Meadows as he advances toward the semi-finals.