Carlos Alcaraz returns from injury and wins his first-round match at the US Open, defeating Russia’s Roman Safiullin in straight sets. Reports say Alcaraz looks impressive in his comeback and plays at a level that suggests he is ready to compete for another deep run.
Aryna Sabalenka also wins her opening match at the tournament. Across the outlets provided, both Alcaraz’s return and Sabalenka’s first-round victory are presented as key early results from the US Open, with no major disagreements on match outcomes.
The coverage emphasizes Alcaraz’s on-court performance following his injury layoff, noting that he appears healthy enough to resume high-level competition. Japan Today adds that the win positions him for a possible repeat of past success, while the other sources focus primarily on the straight-sets scoreline and the successful start to his campaign.
