Carlos Alcaraz returns to singles tennis after a 139-day absence and wins his US Open first-round match, defeating Roman Safuillin. Multiple outlets describe the victory as a successful comeback, with coverage focused on how Alcaraz looked in his return to the court.
Both sources highlight that the match follows a long wait away from singles competition. While the reporting concentrates on Alcaraz’s overall performance and his reaction to the win—capturing the sense of relief and positivity around the return—neither source provides additional technical details beyond the result and the timing of his absence.