‘I’ll get better’ – how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?
After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz is back to winning ways on the singles court.
Seven-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz returned to singles play at the US Open on Monday, seeking his first title defence after a 139-day absence due to a wrist injury. The Spanish tennis star defeated Russia's Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a confident and energetic display at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite playing with a compression sleeve on his right arm, Alcaraz showcased his trademark forehand and celebrated each of his 28 winners with a clenched fist and a "vamos" shout.
Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash noted that Alcaraz celebrated every little win, emphasizing that enjoying the atmosphere on court was a key priority for the 23-year-old. While Alcaraz's serve was not as threatening as usual, he attributed the lack of aces to a deliberate slower pace to catch his opponent off guard. Alcaraz expressed that he still had some doubts about competing in a best-of-five format but was confident that his form would improve day by day.
His next opponent will be Portugal's Jaime Faria, ranked 72nd, but the Spaniard faces tougher challenges ahead, including a potential meeting with French Open champion and top seed Novak Djokovic in the final.
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