Alcaraz eases past Safiullin on return at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz made a successful return to competitive singles tennis at the US Open after a four-month wrist-injury layoff, defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The World No. 3 wore white strapping on his right arm but showed no visible physical struggles during the match. Alcaraz, who had previously made his competitive comeback in the US Open mixed doubles alongside Serena Williams, is now defending his US Open title.