Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round
The defending champion overcame an early wobble to recover from a set down in a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 win.
Carlos Alcaraz, back at the US Open after a four-month hiatus due to a wrist injury, advanced to the third round with a hard-fought victory over Portugal's Jaime Faria. Alcaraz, playing at Arthur Ashe Stadium, claimed a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 win in 2 hours and 40 minutes. The 23-year-old Spaniard overcame an early deficit to beat his 72nd-ranked opponent.
Faria initially dominated, breaking Alcaraz's serve in the seventh game and holding steady before closing out the set. Alcaraz, however, gained momentum in subsequent sets, breaking Faria's serve three times to take control. Despite Faria's resilience, Alcaraz's superior serve and groundstrokes secured his place in the third round, where he will face China's Wu Yibing.
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