Carlos Alcaraz defeats Roman Safiullin at 2026 US Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz opened his 2026 US Open campaign on Monday with a straight-sets victory over Roman Safiullin at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 result marked the Spaniard's first singles match since April, when he sustained a right wrist injury at the Barcelona Open. Alcaraz, who entered the tournament after withdrawing from the Cincinnati Open, previously competed in the US Open mixed doubles bracket alongside Serena Williams. The seven-time Grand Slam winner is competing for his third US Open title in the absence of top-ranked Jannik Sinner. With the win, Alcaraz advances in the draw following the earlier exit of Novak Djokovic, who lost his first-round match against Mariano Navone on Sunday.
- •Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open first round.
- •This match served as Alcaraz's first singles competition since injuring his right wrist in April.
- •Alcaraz previously reached the quarterfinals of the US Open mixed doubles with partner Serena Williams.
- •Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the tournament in a five-set loss to Mariano Navone on Sunday.
- •Jannik Sinner withdrew from the major tournament due to a right knee injury.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 US Open: Carlos Alcaraz authors straight-sets victory over Roman Safiullin in first singles match back
"Carlos Alcaraz impressed on his return to tennis with a straight-sets win over Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open.
"The first chapter of Alcaraz's comeback was convincing.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:03 PM2026 US Open: Carlos Alcaraz authors straight-sets victory over Roman Safiullin in first singles match back
The first chapter of Alcaraz's comeback was convincing.
- Sky Sports—Alcaraz impresses on return from injury as Sabalenka also wins
Carlos Alcaraz impressed on his return to tennis with a straight-sets win over Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open.
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