Carlos Alcaraz wins his first singles match in 139 days on the opening slate of the US Open, while Aryna Sabalenka begins her bid for a third consecutive U.S. Open title with a straight-sets win. The matches take place on Monday, which marks the second day of the tournament.
Other results also draw attention. Former champion Iga Swiatek and last year’s runner-up Amanda Anisimova advance after winning their respective matches. On the men’s side, Stefanos Tsitsipas registers an upset by defeating 10th seed Arthur Fils during play in New York.
Across the coverage, outlets focus on the same headline developments: Alcaraz’s long-awaited return to singles competition, Sabalenka’s attempt to secure a “three-peat,” and notable progression by top women’s players. They also highlight Tsitsipas’s upset as a key storyline from the day’s slate, with all reports presenting similar match outcomes rather than differing interpretations.
