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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.
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The Japanese Osaka became the focus of the flashes in an attire in homage to the legend of the NBa Allen Iverson.

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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.

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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

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