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Alcaraz Returns Strong at US Open | Auckland News
Carlos Alcaraz is back and firing on all cylinders at the US Open, crushing Roman Safiullin in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 after a five-month wrist injury layoff. His forehand was electric, generating over 20 winners as he quickly found his rhythm and dominated from start to finish. Despite early jitters and missing nearly 140 days of competition, Alcaraz embraced the energy of Arthur Ashe Stadium — even playing mixed doubles with Serena Williams last week to shake off the rust. Now set to face Portugal’s Jaime Faria, he’s focused on enjoying the game and letting his talent do the talking…
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