All eyes on Alcaraz as defending champ returns from injury at US Open

All eyes are on Carlos Alcaraz as the defending champion returns from injury at the US Open. The young tennis prodigy, who recently completed his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, aims to add another major title to his resume during his US Open campaign. Alcaraz, who has been sidelined since April due to a right wrist injury, will face off against Roman Safiullin in his first match since returning from injury.

Safiullin, who has been on a roll, has defeated both Andrey Rublev and Joao Fonseca, and could pose a significant challenge to Alcaraz's baseline game. Meanwhile, two-time women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and four-time major winner Naomi Osaka will also be in action, adding to the packed schedule of Day 2 at the US Open.