US Open: Alcaraz wins on return, aggressive Sabalenka advances
Summary
Carlos Alcaraz returned from a four-month wrist injury to win his first-round match at the US Open in straight sets. Aryna Sabalenka, the women’s defending champion, also won her opening match and moved into the second round.Key Facts
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Alcaraz was out injured since April but returned strong at the US Open.
- Alcaraz won the Australian Open earlier this year and is a seven-time Grand Slam winner.
- Novak Djokovic lost early in the tournament, ending his streak of Grand Slam success.
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 despite many unforced errors.
- Sabalenka is going for her third straight US Open title.
- Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek also advanced to the second round.
- Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Arthur Fils after a tough match.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
