World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz moved closer to a U.S. Open rematch against Italy's Jannik Sinner on Thursday, as Grand Slam winners Aryna Sabalenka and Marketa Vondrousova booked their places in the third round in New York.
Defending champion Alcaraz eased into a meeting against Britain's Dan Evans in the last 32 after dispatching South Africa's Lloyd Harris 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4) in 2 hours, 28 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium showcourt.
It means Alcaraz is just two wins away from a potential quarterfinal collision with Italian No. 6 seed Sinner, who continued his serene progress through the draw with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win over compatriot Lorenzo Sonego.