US Open: Alcaraz wins on return, aggressive Sabalenka advances

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won his first singles match after a four-month wrist injury absence, defeating Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Alcaraz, ranked third in the world, expressed his joy at returning to Arthur Ashe court, emphasizing the significance of the tournament for him. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced to the second round.