Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
Opening-round victories signal a pain‑free comeback for Alcaraz and an aggressive surge for Sabalenka at the US Open.
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The reporting (11)
- Alcaraz starts US Open comeback against Safiullin BBC · 18h ago
- US Open 2026 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin BBC · 18h ago
- U.S. Open: Alcaraz returns from injury with opening win Pioneer Press · 18h ago
- US Open Tennis 2026 Results, Day 2 Bracket Winners, Losers, Highlights and Day 3 Schedule Bleacher Report · 18h ago
- US Open: Carlos Alcaraz is back ... and that’s bad news for everyone else Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
- US Open 2026: Alcaraz wins in straight sets on return while Fearnley and Sabalenka also progress The Guardian · 18h ago
- Alcaraz is back -- and a threat to repeat as US Open champ espn.com · 18h ago
- US Open: Alcaraz wins on return, aggressive Sabalenka advances Al Jazeera · 18h ago
- ‘Pain-free’ Alcaraz brushes aside qualifier in US Open return after four months out The Guardian · 18h ago
- US Open 2026: Schedule, live updates, bracket, results, scores, first-round matches set in New York cbssports.com · 18h ago
- Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match AP News · 21h ago
The brief
A first‑round win marked the returning champion’s debut at the 2026 US Open after a four‑month injury layoff. His pain‑free condition, noted by The Guardian, allowed him to brush aside a qualifier, while Aryna Sabalenka’s aggressive play, highlighted by Al Jazeera, propelled her past her opponent.
Upcoming draws and potential matchups remain unspecified. Future performance against seeded players will depend on fitness and form, which have not been detailed.
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Quick answers
Who won their opening matches at the US Open according to the coverage?
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka each secured a victory in their first‑round matches.
Which outlet highlighted Alcaraz’s physical condition?
The Guardian reported that Alcaraz was pain‑free in his return match.
Which source provided the tournament schedule and bracket information?
CBS Sports published the schedule and bracket for the first round.
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