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Alcaraz beats Safiullin 6-4 in return from injury

9/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 after returning from a wrist injury.
Alcaraz said his wrist felt normal and he was pain-free.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 while targeting a three-peat.
Novak Djokovic’s upset and Jannik Sinner’s knee withdrawal left Alcaraz as the No. 2 seed favorite.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Juan Martín del Potro, ranked 141 and entering on a wild card, defeated world No. 1 Roger Federer in the US Open final to claim his only Grand Slam title. The victory broke Federer’s five-year US Open winning streak and marked the first major won by a non-European player in the 30-tournament span from the 2005 Australian Open to the 2012 Wimbledon.

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Story summary

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 after returning from a wrist injury.
Alcaraz said his wrist felt normal and he was pain-free.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 while targeting a three-peat.
Novak Djokovic’s upset and Jannik Sinner’s knee withdrawal left Alcaraz as the No. 2 seed favorite.

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