Carlos Alcaraz returns to U.S. Open with straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin

As Carlos Alcaraz makes his comeback at the 2026 US Open, he has been open about taking his title defense one match at a time rather than looking too far ahead. However, that approach led to an amusing moment between Alcaraz and Andy Roddick, exposing the Spaniard’s misconception regarding his US Open draw.

Next up for Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open is ... not who he thought it was. Alcaraz was surprised to learn during an interview on ESPN after his victory Sunday that his quarterfinal match would be against either Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas. The defending champion visited the set after beating Tommy Paul in his fourth-round match.

On Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach the quarterfinal of the US Open. His most formidable opponent awaited him after the match, however. Live television. Alcaraz joined Andy Roddick, Mary Joe Fernandez, and Rece Davis at the desk for ESPN’s live coverage. Roddick asked Alcaraz for “a quick word” on…

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, 23, has advanced to the quarterfinals again at the US Open, and on Sunday, he made it look easy, posting an afternoon victory in straight sets over Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the second match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Clinical Carlos Alcaraz moved a step closer to making more tennis history after cruising into the US Open quarter-finals. The Spaniard, still showing no signs of the wrist injury which sidelined him for more than four months before the tournament, dismantled American Tommy Paul in straight sets.

Carlos Alcaraz continues his return from long-term injury with a hugely impressive fourth-round win against Tommy Paul at the US Open.

Carlos Alcaraz continues his return from long-term injury with a hugely impressive fourth-round win against Tommy Paul at the US Open.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, gaining confidence with every match, cruised into the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday with a comprehensive victory over Tommy Paul.In Paul, Alcaraz faced his first top-25 player of the tournament and he rose to the occasion, firing 33 winners in the two-hour, 20-minute victory and improving to 7-2 against the American.

The defending U.S. Open champion and No. 2 seed dominated No. 20 Paul, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.

Reigning US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has dismantled his first three opponents while dropping just a single set thus far. The post Carlos Alcaraz Issues Warning to Rivals After US Open 3rd Round Win appeared first on HEAVY.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the US Open with a straight-set victory over Wu Yibing and said he's getting better every match in the wake of his four-month injury absence.Wu saved break points in both the fourth and sixth games before Alcaraz broke in the 10th to take the set.

Reigning champion Alcaraz underlined his status as one of the tournament favourites with a straight-sets win

Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz rebounded from a quick deficit by winning eight straight games and beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fights back from a set down to reach the US Open third round on his injury comeback.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fights back from a set down to reach the US Open third round on his injury comeback.

Carlos Alcaraz was already in the final by the time he dropped a set last year in the U.S. Open. The defending champion rebounded from a quick deficit by winning eight straight games and beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night. The No. 2-seeded Alcaraz, in his second match back after missing four months with a right wrist injury, dropped his serve in the first set but soon was back to playing long stretches of flawless tennis.

On Wednesday, defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame early struggles to advance against Jaime Faria, while top-ranked American Ben Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz in a four-set thriller.

Carlos Alcaraz passed the first test of his US Open comeback with a routine straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin. The Spaniard, back to defend his title after more than four months out with a wrist injury, won 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz returns from a four-month injury lay-off and cruises to the second round of the tournament, beating Russia's Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz didn't miss a beat as he returned from a four-month injury absence with a straight-sets first-round victory in the US Open on Monday.Poland's six-time Grand Slam singles champion Iga Swiatek sailed into the second round with a straight sets victory over China's Wang Xiyu.

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the U.S. Open and looked healthy enough for a run at a repeat. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April. Following fellow two…

Spaniard wins 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in first-round match Alcaraz back after months out of action with injury As Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to the conclusion of his first singles set in more than four and a half months, like so many times in his career instinct took over. Up 5-4, 30-15 in set one, Alcaraz swept forward to the net behind a precise wide serve and, when his opponent Roman Safiullin responded with a dipping backhand return directly to his feet, Alcaraz delicately pushed a half-volley over the net for a winner. It was a gorgeous shot, a perfect example of the creativity and feel trademarked by Alcaraz that has been missed throughout his extended injury layoff. That touch of genius was followed, predictably, by a wide smile, a quick hold and a comprehensive victory as the Spaniard returned to competition with a stellar 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win against Safiullin. Continue reading...

After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.

After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.

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 U.S. 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 sets ...

Highlights of Carlos Alcaraz against Jaime Faria from the US Open.