{
  "id": 5251086,
  "title": "Alcaraz ‘stays calm’ in US Open fightback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/alcaraz-stays-calm-in-us-open-fightback",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T05:14:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/alcaraz-stays-calm-in-us-open-fightback/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz secured a two-set victory over Jaime Faria, avoiding an early US Open exit. The 23-year-old Spanish player, who is making a comeback from a long-term wrist injury, won 4-6 6-0 6-3 6-2 in the New York night session. Alcaraz's focus and calmness proved crucial after he initially struggled, stating, \"It was a tough match for me. I felt great in the first set, but I didn’t take time and that cost me.\" Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, emphasized playing \"normal\" and hitting like he did before his injury, expressing confidence in his performance. The questions now turn to how Alcaraz will handle physically in subsequent matches, especially if he advances further through the draw.",
  "summary": "Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz avoided the prospect of an early US Open exit by fighting back from a set down against Portugal’s Jaime Faria. Alcaraz, 23, needed time to find his rhythm in the second-round contest as he continues to make his comeback from a long-term wrist injury. But the Spanish second seed quickly asserted […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jaime Faria in US Open",
    "23-year-old Spanish player returns from wrist injury",
    "Alcaraz emphasizes calm focus and normal play"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Alcaraz's ability to regain composure after a shaky start bodes well for his title defence, but his physical durability remains a concern if he progresses in the tournament.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Alcaraz 'stays calm' in US Open fightback",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/alcaraz-stays-calm-in-us-open-fightback-5251244",
        "published": "2026-09-03T04:31:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Alcaraz 'stays calm' in US Open fightback",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/alcaraz-stays-calm-in-us-open-fightback-5251615",
        "published": "2026-09-03T05:14:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}