{
  "id": 4798362,
  "title": "Carlos Alcaraz Makes Stunning US Open 2026 Comeback, Defeats Roman Safiullin In Straight Sets After Four-Month Injury Layoff | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/carlos-alcaraz-makes-stunning-us-open-2026-comeback-defeats-roman",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T05:53:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/carlos-alcaraz-makes-stunning-us-open-2026-comeback-defeats-roman-safiullin-in-straight-sets-after-four-month-injury-layoff-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York: In a remarkable comeback at the 2026 US Open, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin in straight sets, marking his first singles match in over four months following a wrist injury. The Spaniard overcame Safiullin with an impressive score of 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Alcaraz, playing his first competitive match since April, exhibited confidence and skill, breaking into a smile after a lengthy rally late in the opening set. This victory signifies a strong start to Alcaraz's US Open campaign, as he seeks to regain his best form. Alcaraz expressed his happiness at returning to the Arthur Ashe Stadium, a special place for him, and emphasized enjoying the energy and competition at the tournament. Despite some doubts about his stamina for a full best-of-five match, Alcaraz felt physically strong during his triumphant performance against Roman Safiullin.",
  "summary": "New York: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz made an impressive return to competitive tennis at the 2026 US Open, defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets to advance in the men's singles draw. 139 days later… ☝ pic.twitter.com/WZi2Bv5azu — Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) August 31, 2026 Let us reintroduce Carlos Alcaraz. pic.twitter.com/NGeTiKxdbl — US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 31, 2026 The…",
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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."
}