Carlos Alcaraz Recovers After Dropping the First Set to Reach the Third Round at the US Open
Carlos Alcaraz won eight straight games after a slow start and will face China’s Wu Yibing next.
- On Wednesday, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open third round, defeating Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. The Spaniard overcame a slow start in his second match since returning from a long wrist injury.
- Following a 139-day absence due to a right wrist injury, Alcaraz returned to competition for this tournament. The 23-year-old had not played a competitive singles match since April, making his recovery a major storyline at Flushing Meadows.
- Conditions at Arthur Ashe Stadium proved challenging as Alcaraz faced Faria's 141 mph serves. "I wasn't patient and that obviously cost me the break," Alcaraz said, noting he "tried to stay calm" to regain focus after losing the first set.
- After dropping the first set, Alcaraz dominated the remainder of the 2hr 40 min match. He reeled off eight consecutive games to shift momentum, maintaining his perfect 9-0 record at Grand Slams this year.
- Wu Yibing of China awaits Alcaraz in the third round. The Spaniard leads their head-to-head record 1-0, with their only previous meeting occurring in Shanghai in 2024.
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