Alcaraz Healthy, Sabalenka Aims for Title | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Carlos Alcaraz is back and firing at the U.S. Open, crushing his opener in straight sets after a months-long wrist injury—feeling sharp, slightly nervous, but ready to soak in the experience. Aryna Sabalenka, chasing her third straight title, breezed through her debut while joking about a wardrobe mix-up, undeterred by recent struggles. Djokovic’s shocking first-round exit has shaken the field open, giving Alcaraz—who’s now healthy and hungry—a golden shot at glory. Meanwhile, Stan Wawrinka played his final Grand Slam, closing an era, while women’s matches delivered drama, including a…