Alcaraz drops 1st set, nearly flawless rest of way

Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz dropped the opening set 4-6 to Jaime Faria before dominating the remainder of the match, winning eight consecutive games on his way to a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 victory on Wednesday night. The win advances Alcaraz into the next round of the US Open despite the slow start. Alcaraz put a positive spin on the four-set encounter, suggesting it provided useful match play.