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Alcaraz aims to step it up in round two of US Open title defense

Alcaraz, back after a wrist injury, is favored over 72nd-ranked Jaime Faria as he seeks sharper serving and a stronger title defense.

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Alcaraz and women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will headline the night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium as second-round action gets underway. Former champions Daniil Medvedev and Sloane Stephens and top US hopes Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are also in action. AFP Sport looks at three matches to watch on Day 4 of the US Open: Carlos Alcaraz (ESP x2) v Jaime Faria (POR) First meeting - Defending champion Alcaraz dispelled …

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Carlos Alcaraz, the great contemporary racquet magician, has arrived in New York with the mission of making 'the hardest yet': to return to the track in a 'big' after a long injury, without playing any previous tournament, and raise the trophy. From zero to one hundred. Only the case of Roger Federer is remembered, who is being honored these days in Queens after entering the Tennis Hall of Fame, which he won in Australia in 2017 after being on t…

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