Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a first-round match at the US Open, marking an impressive return to competition. The victory comes after the Spanish player spent more than four and a half months out of action due to an injury.
The straight-sets win demonstrates Alcaraz's successful comeback to the tour. During the opening set, leading 5-4 and 30-15, his competitive instincts took over as he closed out the initial frame before securing the overall match.
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