Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jaime Faria to reach third round at US Open
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the US Open on September 3, 2026, after a four-set victory against Jaime Faria at Flushing Meadows. Despite dropping the opening set 4-6, Alcaraz secured the match with set scores of 6-0, 6-3, and 6-2. This appearance marks the Spaniard's first tournament since mid-April, following a wrist injury that sidelined him for Roland-Garros and Wimbledon. By eliminating the younger Faria, Alcaraz maintained his undefeated record against opponents junior to him on the ATP tour. Alcaraz moves on to play Yibing Wu in the next round. Success in that match would lead to a potential fourth-round encounter against either Alexander Bublik or Tommy Paul.
- •Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2.
- •The match took place at Flushing Meadows during the US Open.
- •Alcaraz returns to play after missing Roland-Garros and Wimbledon with a wrist injury.
- •The win sets up a third-round match against Yibing Wu.
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz recovers from slow start to book third-round spot
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz Storms Into US Open Third Round After Slow Start
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: Carlos Alcaraz drops first set, then cruises to third round vs. Jaime Faria
"Carlos Alcaraz took his time to warm up, but finished in red-hot form as he beat Jaime Faria to reach the third round at the US Open. World number 72 Faria took the first set off the still ring-rusty Alcaraz, who is playing his first tournament since suffering the wrist injury which kept him out of the French Open and Wimbledon.
"Carlos Alcaraz is back in the third round at the US Open after defeating Jaime Faria in four sets. The Spaniard, who went down an early set, quickly recovered to drop just five games in the next three sets and secure his place in the next round. Alcaraz Turns Things Around After Early Setback After …
"Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame an early wobble to book his place in the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, recovering from a set down to defeat Portugal's Jaime Faria in four sets.Alcaraz, 23, will face China's Wu Yibing in the third round.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:18 AMCarlos Alcaraz recovers from slow start to book third-round spot
Carlos Alcaraz took his time to warm up, but finished in red-hot form as he beat Jaime Faria to reach the third round at the US Open. World number 72 Faria took the first set off the still ring-rusty Alcaraz, who is playing his first tournament since suffering the wrist injury which kept him out of the French Open and Wimbledon.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:21 AMAlcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame an early wobble to book his place in the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, recovering from a set down to defeat Portugal's Jaime Faria in four sets.Alcaraz, 23, will face China's Wu Yibing in the third round.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:17 AMCarlos Alcaraz Storms Into US Open Third Round After Slow Start
Carlos Alcaraz is back in the third round at the US Open after defeating Jaime Faria in four sets. The Spaniard, who went down an early set, quickly recovered to drop just five games in the next three sets and secure his place in the next round. Alcaraz Turns Things Around After Early Setback After …
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:15 AMUS Open: Carlos Alcaraz drops first set, then cruises to third round vs. Jaime Faria
The 23-year-old Alcaraz remains undefeated against players younger than him.
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