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US Open: Alcaraz Makes Winning Return as Tsitsipas Shocks Fils and Sabalenka and Swiatek Advance
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won his first singles match in 139 days on Monday, returning from a wrist injury, while Aryna Sabalenka began her bid for a third consecutive U.S. Open title.
Organizers resumed seven rain-delayed matches on Monday, benefiting from an extended three-day first-round schedule and the main draw expansion to 15 days adopted in 2025.
Polish eighth seed Swiatek, the 2022 champion, defeated Wang Xiyu, while Stefanos Tsitsipas upset 10th seed Arthur Fils and Linda Noskova downed Katie Volynets.
Home hope Ben Shelton overcame Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, Frances Tiafoe prevailed in an all-American clash, and Naomi Osaka defeated Anastasia Zakharova.
The 41-year-old Swiss bid goodbye to the Grand Slam for the final time before retiring at the end of the season, marking a significant career conclusion.
The Frenchman beat in four sets against Argentinean Facundo Diaz Acosta (6-4, 7-5, 6-7, 6-1) and crossed for the first time the first round at the US Open. Stan Wawrinka stopped in the first round.
The Frenchman Quentin Halys qualified for the 2nd lap, a feat. For his return to the competition after an injury, Carlos Alcaraz took the first round of the US Open. On the women's side, the favourites