Alcaraz Rallies to Reach US Open Third Round, Sabalenka Storms Through
Alcaraz recovered from a first-set loss as defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev also moved into the third round.
- On Wednesday, Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated 72nd-ranked Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2, while defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the U.S. Open.
- Organizers cleared a 14-match backlog after Tuesday's rain halted play at Flushing Meadows, while Alcaraz competed in his first tournament since a four-month wrist injury layoff in April.
- Sabalenka routed Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko in 53 minutes, while third-ranked Jessica Pegula dismantled 2020 Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin in 56 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Former champion Daniil Medvedev advanced despite an avian interruption on Louis Armstrong Stadium, but 2017 champion Sloane Stephens exited in a 6-1, 7-5 loss to Ukrainian 11th seed Marta Kostyuk.
- After spending two hours and 40 minutes on court, Alcaraz said the extended match was "really good for me to test everything physically" as he gauges his body's readiness.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka impress in US Open but Katie Boulter beaten
The Brit was outclassed by Karolina Muchova as Sabalenka and Alcaraz lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium
The two winners of the title crossed the second round this Wednesday. Aryna Sabalenka was quick to face Polina Iatcenko (6-1, 6-1), while Carlos Alcaraz had to fight after losing the first set against Jaime Faria.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrated with relief after winning the US Open, taking another step towards defending his Grand Slam title in New York. The Spanish star confidently cleared the second hurdle of the US Open after a long absence due to injury. Women's No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka also succeeded.
Die Presse
Tiroler Tageszeitung OnlineSpaniard Carlos Alcaraz has four sentences against the Portuguese Jaime Faria. Belarusian Sabalenka accuses a journalist of a question about her party life.
Alcaraz passes injury test as Sabalenka cruises at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz took another solid step in his comeback from injury while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, as organisers heaved a sigh of relief after clearing a backlog of rain-delayed matches. Former winner Daniil Medvedev weathered an avian interruption to soar into the next round, with Americans […]
Morgan County Citizen
The NamibianAlcaraz rallies to reach US Open third round, Sabalenka storms through
Carlos Alcaraz got off to a sluggish start but stormed home, and Aryna Sabalenka was in control all the way as the defending champions led a stream of contenders into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday
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