Carlos Alcaraz Wins First Match at US Open After Injury
On 2 September 2026, Carlos Alcaraz won against Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open. This match marked Alcaraz's return after a four-and-a-half-month recovery from a right wrist injury. The 23-year-old expressed feeling great and back to his normal hitting form while defending his title.
Carlos Alcaraz moved into the third round of the US Open on 2 September 2026, defeating Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. The victory followed a four and a half month absence for the 23-year-old Spaniard, who had been sidelined by an injury to his right wrist. After losing the opening set, Alcaraz found his rhythm to secure the win and continue his progress in the tournament. His return to the court showed a steady focus as he navigated his first major competition since the injury, moving past the physical setback to reclaim his place in the draw.
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