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Carlos Alcaraz rolls after slow start to cruise into third round of US Open
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Carlos Alcaraz dropped only the third set of his career against a younger opponent, losing the first set to Portugal’s Jaime Faria before recovering to win 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 and advance to the U.S. Open third round.
- Despite both players being 23, Alcaraz maintained his perfect ATP record against younger opponents, improving it to 14-0 with this victory.
- This win marked Alcaraz’s 16th consecutive Grand Slam match win and ninth straight at the U.S. Open, showcasing his strong form after returning from a 4 ½-month wrist injury hiatus.
- Alcaraz acknowledged a slow start due to rustiness and first serve struggles but adapted his strategy to play longer rallies and more passionately, which turned the match in his favor.
- He will face China’s Wu Yibing in the third round, expressing satisfaction with his physical condition after the four-set match and confidence in his game moving forward.
