US Open: Carlos Alcaraz drops first set, then cruises to third round vs. Jaime Faria
The 23-year-old Alcaraz remains undefeated against players younger than him.
Carlos Alcaraz has made a strong start at the US Open, despite facing early setbacks. The 23-year-old Spaniard, who has not lost an ATP match to a younger player, encountered trouble in the second round against unseeded Jaime Faria. However, Alcaraz bounced back with a commanding 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 victory. This win keeps him on track for the third round, where he will face China's Yibing Wu.
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