{
  "id": 4179690,
  "title": "US Open: Carlos Alcaraz walks back into the spotlight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/us-open-carlos-alcaraz-walks-back-into-the-spotlight",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T11:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/us-open-carlos-alcaraz-walks-back-into-the-spotlight/articleshow/133610692.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NEW YORK CITY: Four months has been an extensive period in tennis. Following Carlos Alcaraz's right wrist injury in mid-April, the men's tour and seasons have been transformed. Alexander Zverev claimed his first Grand Slam title at 29 during a fortnight at Roland Garros, while world No. 1 Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon crown. Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar rapidly climbed the ATP rankings, moving from outside the top 500 to the brink of the world's top 10 in under a year. A new Alcaraz emerges in this unpredictable landscape. The 23-year-old returns to competitive tennis at the US Open, the Grand Slam where his maiden major crown was won in 2022. Alcaraz's return will bring reassurance, as he opened against Roman Safiullin, a 29-year-old who performed well at Wimbledon recently. Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils, the last two Masters 1000 champions, could be Alcaraz's quarter final opponents. Alcaraz has expressed confidence in his team and himself, stating that he feels great and will trust his team's advice. He has practiced with Holger Rune and is ready to compete. The tennis world, with its focus on the sport’s biggest stars, awaits to see if Alcaraz's wrist and tennis are truly ready for the comeback.",
  "summary": "Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to competitive tennis at the US Open after a four-month injury break. He will face Roman Safiullin in his opening match. According to the Times of India, Alcaraz aims to regain his top form and confidence following his wrist recovery.\n\nThe US Open has a record $108 million prize pool, with the singles champions in both men's and women's competitions receiving $5.5 million each, as reported by the Gulf News. Even players competing in the opening round are guaranteed $140,000.\n\nOther top players, including Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, are also competing in the tournament. Djokovic is pursuing a historic 25th major title. The Gulf News also mentioned that the reunion of Serena and Venus Williams is among the major attractions at this year's tournament.",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Alcaraz returns to competitive tennis at US Open 2023",
    "23-year-old Spanish player opens against 29-year-old Roman Safiullin",
    "Alcaraz expresses confidence in team and himself for comeback"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}