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Carlos Alcaraz enjoys triumphant return at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz played a competitive singles match for the first time in more than four months and did not appear to miss a beat, prevailing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 over Russia’s Roman Safiullin to begin his US Open title defense Monday in New York. Before the final Grand Slam of the season, the Spaniard hadn’t played since the ATP 500 event in Barcelona last April, where he injured his right wrist. Alcaraz…

Carlos Alcaraz enjoys triumphant return at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz made a triumphant return to competitive singles at the US Open, defeating Russia’s Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The Spaniard, who had been sidelined for over four months due to a wrist injury, appeared to be in top form as he won the match in straight sets. Before the tournament, Alcaraz had only played once since the ATP 500 event in Barcelona last April, when he suffered his injury. This victory marks his return to Grand Slam tennis after a lengthy absence.

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