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Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win in their return to US Open
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Key Points:
- Carlos Alcaraz returned to competitive tennis at the U.S. Open after a right wrist injury sidelined him since April, winning his first-round match 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against Roman Safiullin and feeling pain-free during play.
- With top players like Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner out due to injury or early losses, Alcaraz could become a leading favorite to win consecutive U.S. Open titles, a feat not achieved since Roger Federer from 2004-08.
- Aryna Sabalenka began her campaign to win a third straight U.S. Open title by defeating Camila Osorio 6-4, 6-4, despite recent struggles and pressure on her No. 1 ranking from Elena Rybakina.
- Stan Wawrinka played his final Grand Slam match at the U.S. Open, losing to Matteo Berrettini before retiring at age 41, while Stefanos Tsitsipas showed signs of a comeback by defeating Arthur Fils in four sets.
- Emma Navarro advanced after a rain-delayed match against Lois Boisson, which ended dramatically with Navarro celebrating and Boisson expressing frustration by smashing her racket.
