{
  "id": 5784052,
  "title": "Carlos Alcaraz marches on at US Open amid more complaints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/carlos-alcaraz-marches-on-at-us-open-amid-more-complaints-5784052",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T13:48:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/09/05/carlos-alcaraz-marches-on-at-us-open-amid-more-complaints/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive performance at the US Open, despite players voicing concerns about distractions at Flushing Meadows. The tennis star, who had been absent from competition for over four months due to a wrist injury, defeated China's Wu Yibing with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 on the main court. Alcaraz explained that the absence from competition had made his body feel tight during his first match back, but he has been feeling better with each subsequent game. He remains on track for a third title at the US Open, which he will face American 20th seed Tommy Paul in the next round.",
  "summary": "Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his strong show at the US Open even as players complained of distraction at Flushing Meadows. Alcaraz, who had been sidelined for more than four months with a wrist injury, eased past China's Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 on the main court to remain on track for a third title. “After four months without competing … when you play an official match with the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Carlos Alcaraz marches on at US Open amid more complaints",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/carlos-alcaraz-marches-on-at-us-open-amid-more-complaints",
        "published": "2026-09-05T13:48:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Defending champions Sabalenka, Alcaraz face hometown heroes in US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/defending-champions-sabalenka-alcaraz-face-hometown-heroes-in-us-open",
        "published": "2026-09-05T19:01:51.000Z"
      }
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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."
}