Carlos Alcaraz defeats Roman Safiullin in US Open first round

Playing in his first tournament in four months following a wrist injury, Carlos Alcaraz has dropped just one set over his first four matches.

Feeling better than he expected after a four-month absence, Carlos Alcaraz is planning to take more breaks during the tennis season. Alcaraz returned to play at the U.S. Open after being sidelined since April by a right wrist injury. “So I’m just really happy about it that I’m able to perform at my best after every match.”

Carlos Alcaraz explains how training, recovery and Serena Williams helped him overcome nerves following a lengthy wrist injury absence.

The Spanish tennis star did not appear to miss a beat.

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz took the Arthur Ashe Stadium court Monday dressed in a brown shirt and matching shorts, a far cry from the vibrant pink and purple wardrobe he donned throughout last year’s run to the US Open championship. That was fitting, perhaps, because Alcaraz had more than four months of rust to shake off. Monday afternoon’s first-round victory over Roman Safiullin in straight ...

Carlos Alcaraz returned from injury after four months away -- and looked like he could defend his US Open title.

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the US Open and looked healthy enough for a run at a repeat, beating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday.

For someone who hadn't played an official match in 139 days, Alcaraz looked mostly like his old, title-contending self.