"Instead of taking steps forward, I've taken steps back mentally. I can't understand the reason why," Alcaraz lamented, signaling his confusion and self-doubt after his surprise loss.
"I couldn't see the ball well. ... I couldn't hit it properly. It's quite a weird sensation," Alcaraz reflected, expressing his struggles with focus and performance during the match.
Alcaraz entered the U.S. Open as the favorite with a 15-match winning streak, yet was taken aback by the ease of his defeat against 74th-ranked van de Zandschulp.
The match marked a significant setback for Alcaraz, who is expected to take over the mantle from tennis legends and had success leading into the tournament.
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