PETER GOJOWCZYK

As much as Daniil Medvedev cares about taking over the No. 1 ranking in men’s tennis, he also knows there are more serious matters happening involving his home nation of Russia.

(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___8:45 p.m.Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest male quarterfinalist at the U.S. Open since 1963. The 18-year-old from Spain reached the final eight at Flushing Meadows by beating 141st-ranked qualifier Peter Gojowczyk of Germany 5-7, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, 6-0. Alcaraz also becomes the youngest men's quarterfinalist at any Grand Slam tournament since Michael Chang was 18 at the 1990 French Open. Medvedev next plays Botic van de Zandschulp, the third unseeded player he would face at Flushing Meadows. 5 seed Elina Svitolina beat two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open.

Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest male quarterfinalist at the U.S. Open since 1963.

After reaching the U.S. Open final last year with no fans, Victoria Azarenka appreciates playing in front of people again.