Carlos Alcaraz recovers after dropping the first set to reach the third round at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was already in the final by the time he dropped a set last year in the U.S. Open. When it happened in his second match this year,…
Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish tennis star, made a triumphant comeback after losing the first set of his match against Jaime Faria during the second round of the US Open in New York. The 23-year-old Alcaraz, who had been sidelined by a wrist injury for four months, had returned to action just weeks prior. Despite dropping a set midway through the first, Alcaraz demonstrated remarkable resilience, winning eight straight games to clinch a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Faria.
Alcaraz, currently the world's No. 2 seed, attributed his quick recovery to rigorous training and the opportunity to test his physical endurance. This victory marks Alcaraz's seventh major title, including his recent win at the Australian Open, and extends his impressive 16-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments. Daniil Medvedev, the previous US Open champion, acknowledged Alcaraz's status as a formidable contender in any given tournament.
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