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From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Carlos Alcaraz returned from a 139-day absence with a straight-sets victory over Roman Safiullin at the US Open.
  • Aryna Sabalenka, Amanda Anisimova, Iga Swiatek and Stefanos Tsitsipas also advanced, while Tsitsipas upset 10th seed Arthur Fils.
  • The men’s draw remains without defending champion Novak Djokovic after his shock defeat and world number one Jannik Sinner, who is injured.

Carlos Alcaraz marked his return from a 139-day absence with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Roman Safiullin at the US Open. The Spaniard’s wrist injury had made his condition one of the tournament’s main questions.

You don't know what's going to happen in the match after four and a half months almost. You don't know what's going to happen in your body, in your mind, everything. It's totally different.

— Carlos AlcarazAlcaraz described the uncertainty surrounding his return from a wrist injury.

Aryna Sabalenka began her bid for a third consecutive US Open title by beating Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4. Last year’s finalist Amanda Anisimova defeated Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-3 on her 25th birthday.

Stefanos Tsitsipas produced the day’s notable upset, defeating 10th seed Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-4. Iga Swiatek also advanced, while Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova won their matches after rain-delayed play resumed.

I just tried to play one game at a time and tried to feel good, to enjoy playing points, feeling the love from the people. Hopefully they enjoyed it.

— Carlos AlcarazThe Spaniard explained how he approached his first singles match in 139 days.

Alcaraz said he had not known how his body and mind would respond after nearly four and a half months away. “I just tried to play one game at a time and tried to feel good, to enjoy playing points, feeling the love from the people,” he said.

I'm ecstatic about today. It's an important, good victory for me, for my confidence.

— Stefanos TsitsipasTsitsipas assessed his upset win over 10th seed Arthur Fils.
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