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Alcaraz Quiets Injury Doubts as Sabalenka Shines in Champions’ US Open Return
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- Carlos Alcaraz overcame concerns about an injury in his first match at the 2026 US Open.
- The Spanish player defeated Russia’s Roman Safiullin in the opening round on Aug. 31.
Carlos Alcaraz put injury concerns aside with a successful first-round appearance at the 2026 US Open.
The Spanish player defeated Russia’s Roman Safiullin on Aug. 31, responding well after his injury had raised questions about his participation and condition.
The tournament also featured a strong return by champions, with Aryna Sabalenka highlighted for her performance.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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