Carlos Alcaraz returns to US Open play as Travis Scott visits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:47 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz made a return to the court at the 2026 US Open on Monday following a four-month absence due to a wrist injury. Playing at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, to move into the second round. The match included a notable appearance by rapper Travis Scott, who sat in the player's box to watch the contest. Alcaraz wore an unreleased Cactus Jack x Nike kit during the match, marking the launch of the collaborative Cactus Court collection. His younger brother, Jaime, met the musician and documented the interaction on social media. Alcaraz is scheduled to face Jaime Faria in his next match on Wednesday in New York.
- •Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open first round.
- •Travis Scott watched the match from the player's box.
- •Alcaraz debuted an unreleased Cactus Jack x Nike tennis kit.
- •Alcaraz plays Jaime Faria on Wednesday in the next round.
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz Meets Up With Travis Scott At US Open As Younger Brother Jaime Snaps Up Picture With Rapper In Player Box
"Carlos Alcaraz had a memorable celebrity encounter at the 2026 US Open when rapper Travis Scott took a seat in his player’s box to witness the Spaniard’s epic comeback after a four-month absence. Alcaraz’s younger brother, Jaime, also seized the moment to snap a photo with the rapper.
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