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Carlos Alcaraz returned to Grand Slam competition at the 2026 US Open with a straight-sets victory over Roman Safiullin, ending a four-month absence caused by a wrist injury. The world No. 2 reported no pain during the match and dominated with his forehand, though he served conservatively. This win extends his consecutive Grand Slam victory streak to 15, matching a hard-court record.
Carlos Alcaraz returned to singles play at the US Open, defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match since April. Tim Henman praised Alcaraz’s forehand as 'absolutely excellent' despite concerns about his serve. The victory extends Alcaraz’s perfect 2026 Grand Slam record and positions him to become the first player to defend the US Open title since Roger Federer.
Carlos Alcaraz returned to Grand Slam play at the 2026 US Open with a straight-sets victory over Roman Safiullin, extending his major match win streak to 15. This achievement ties the record set by Pete Sampras in 1994 and marks the Spaniard's first competitive singles match since April due to a wrist injury.
Carlos Alcaraz returned to singles competition after a four-month wrist injury layoff by defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the 2026 US Open. The defending champion, who had not played a singles match since April, displayed strong forehand play and high energy despite wearing a compression sleeve. Alcaraz expressed relief at competing again, noting he had doubts about his fitness for five-set matches but felt physically well during the two-hour, 22-minute victory. His path to the final is now clearer due to the early exits of top rivals Novak Djokovic and Arthur Fils, though he faces potential challenges from Ben Shelton before the semifinals. Alcaraz is aiming to become the first player to defend the US Open title since Roger Federer.
Carlos Alcaraz returned to competitive tennis at the 2026 US Open after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury, defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets. Jessica Pegula praised his resilience, while Alcaraz expressed relief at competing again after missing over half the major tournaments this season.
Novak Djokovic faces a stiff test from qualifier Roman Safiullin in Wimbledon 2026’s fourth round, with Safiullin taking an early lead and Djokovic needing to regroup as live updates relay a heated, precision-heavy battle on Centre Court.