Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alexander Zverev to reach US Open semi-finals – as it happened

• Alcaraz prevails 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 over Zverev at US Open
• Top seed advances to face Medvedev in semi-finals

First set: *Alcaraz 3-3 Zverev (*denotes next server)

More pressure on Zverev's serve after Alcaraz hits a backhand passing winner for love-15. Zverev crunches a 130mph ace out wide for 15-all but misfires on a forehand for 15-30. The crowd swells. But Alcaraz misses a long-distance dropshot on the next point for 30-all and Zverev is able to hold from there.