Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs in US Open Return Against Roman Safiullin

Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to singles tennis with a victory over Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open, held at Arthur Ashe Stadium. After a 139-day absence due to a wrist injury, the defending champion won the match with a score of 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

During the match, Alcaraz showcased his powerful forehand, hitting 28 winners despite wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm. He expressed joy at being back on the court, noting how much he missed the competition and the crowd's energy. Although he celebrated each point enthusiastically, he acknowledged that his serve needs improvement, having recorded only two aces against five double faults.

Alcaraz's next opponent will be Jaime Faria, ranked 72nd in the world. The second seed's path to the final appears more favorable following the early exit of top competitors, including world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.