Alcaraz Returns At US Open
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Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeats Russia’s Roman Safiullin in straight sets during his US Open return after a lengthy wrist injury absence. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advances, while Alcaraz acknowledges unusual nerves.
Alcaraz passes first test on US Open return as Sabalenka also advances
Carlos Alcaraz returned to singles action after a four-month wrist injury absence and immediately looked comfortable on the US Open’s biggest stage. The defending champion beat Russia’s Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the opening round. Alcaraz said he had missed the crowd, the energy and the competition, and called the tournament a special place for his comeback. The Spaniard acknowledged that t…
Alcaraz Quiets Injury Doubts as Sabalenka Shines in Champions’ US Open Return
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…
Carlos Alcaraz admits he was unusually nervous after triumphant New York return
Carlos Alcaraz returned to competition in New York after four and a half months away with a right wrist injury, and admitted he felt more nervous than usual before stepping onto the court. The Spanish…
Carlos Alcaraz returns after 139 days with US Open victory
Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to top-level singles tennis with a straight-sets victory over Roman Safiullin at the US Open. The Spanish player defeated the Russian 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in 2 hours and 21 m…
Alcaraz makes confident return with US Open first-round win
Carlos Alcaraz needed little time to regain his rhythm at Flushing Meadows. The defending champion beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday in his first singles match in 139 days. Alcaraz had not …
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz completes successful comeback
Carlos Alcaraz returned to competition with a straight-sets victory at the U.S. Open. The defending champion defeated Russia’s Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, nearly five months after his pre…