Alcaraz Rallies to Reach US Open Third Round, Sabalenka Storms Through
Alcaraz recovered from a first-set loss as defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev also moved into the third round.
- On Wednesday, Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated 72nd-ranked Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2, while defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the U.S. Open.
- Organizers cleared a 14-match backlog after Tuesday's rain halted play at Flushing Meadows, while Alcaraz competed in his first tournament since a four-month wrist injury layoff in April.
- Sabalenka routed Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko in 53 minutes, while third-ranked Jessica Pegula dismantled 2020 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin in 56 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Former champion Daniil Medvedev advanced despite an avian interruption on Louis Armstrong Stadium, but 2017 champion Sloane Stephens exited in a 6-1, 7-5 loss to Ukrainian 11th seed Marta Kostyuk.
- After spending two hours and 40 minutes on court, Alcaraz said the extended match was "really good for me to test everything physically" as he gauges his body's readiness.
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It wasn't until the end of last year that Carlos Alcaraz gave up his first set at the United States Open.
“I Had to Play Long Rallies, Be Patient”: Alcaraz After Reaching Third-round of US Open
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Speaking after the win in an interview shared by JioStar, Alcaraz discussed his recovery after the first set, the tactical changes he made, and his experience of playing at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sports News | “I Had to Play Long Rallies, Be Patient”: Alcaraz After Reaching Third-round of US Open.
The Spaniard showed his physical recovery against a more difficult rival, going back to the loss of the first set and developing a seamless tennis that eventually ran over Portuguese Faria.
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The Independent (US)Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka impress in US Open but Katie Boulter beaten
The Brit was outclassed by Karolina Muchova as Sabalenka and Alcaraz lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium
The two winners of the title crossed the second round this Wednesday. Aryna Sabalenka was quick to face Polina Iatcenko (6-1, 6-1), while Carlos Alcaraz had to fight after losing the first set against Jaime Faria.
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