Alcaraz wins US Open return, says he had 'more nerves than usual'
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz returned to Grand Slam action at the US Open on September 1, 2026, recording a straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin.
The victory eased concerns about his wrist injury; he said he felt completely pain-free, wants to enjoy the tournament and added, "I had more nerves than usual."
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also won her opener, while Novak Djokovic’s early exit and Jannik Sinner’s injury boost Alcaraz’s title chances.
