Fellow players back 'special' Alcaraz to shine on US Open singles return

Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion at the U.S. Open, is set to return to singles play on Monday after a five-month absence due to a wrist injury. His fellow players are expressing confidence in his ability to quickly adapt and find his form at the Flushing Meadows stadium. Jessica Pegula, an American professional tennis player, noted that Alcaraz's charismatic personality and outgoing nature could help him thrive on the big stage and ease the transition back to singles competition.

Tommy Paul, another American player, emphasized that Alcaraz's strong resume and the fact that he completed the career Grand Slam make him a player who cannot be easily discounted. Taylor Fritz, a ninth seed, stated that Alcaraz's ability to surprise anyone is a testament to his skills and that if he feels healthy enough to play, there is no reason why he couldn't perform well. Alcaraz is scheduled to face Russian Roman Safiullin in his first match on Arthur Ashe Stadium.