Alcaraz makes confident return with US Open first round win
New York, August 31: Carlos Alcaraz made a confident return to tennis at the U.S. Open, defeating Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round. The defending champion, who had been absent for nearly five months due to a wrist injury, demonstrated his best form with over 20 forehand winners. Alcaraz, the youngest man to complete the career grand slam, expressed his joy at being pain-free and returning to his usual self. He next faces Portugal's Jaime Faria in the second round.
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