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Carlos Alcaraz returned to singles at the US Open after more than four months out with a wrist issue, beating Roman Safiullin in straight sets (6-4, 6-4, 6-4). He called the wrist pain-free and flashed his trademark forehand, but he’s serving cautiously (about 113 mph) and still protecting the wrist as he gains match fitness, with family and his team watching from the box.
Carlos Alcaraz returned from a wrist injury to beat Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the US Open, showcasing his forehand and energy but admitting his serve wasn't at peak and more matches are needed to regain five-set rhythm; with Djokovic out early and Sinner absent, his path to the title appears somewhat open.
Novak Djokovic defeated Roman Safiullin in four sets to reach his ninth consecutive Wimbledon quarterfinal and surpass Roger Federer for the most men's singles wins at the All England Club. After a tight first-set tiebreak, Djokovic won the second set easily, dropped the third, then sealed the match in the fourth to set up a quarterfinal against either Felix Auger‑Aliassime or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, with Djokovic favored to advance.
Novak Djokovic defeated Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 to reach Wimbledon’s fourth round, equalling Roger Federer with 105 Open Era Wimbledon wins, and offered a cautious fitness update, saying he did what was needed under tough conditions and hopes to be at his best for a likely Safiullin showdown after his prior three wins against the Russian.