Rome, 29 August (LaPresse) – Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in the round of 16 at the US Open by defeating Luciano Darderi in three sets, with a score of 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in one hour and 43 minutes. The Spanish world number two was solid and consistent, despite a problem with his right knee in the second set. The Italian, on the other hand, exits to applause from the Arthur Ashe Stadium.