Alcaraz Advances at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Portuguese opponent Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in 2 hours and 39 minutes to secure his place in the second round of the US Open. The 23-year-old Spaniard dropped the first set but then won three consecutive sets against his opponent, advancing to face Chinese player Yibing Wu next. mwafrika.life

Other Spanish players including Dani Mérida and Paula Badosa also progressed in the tournament, while Rafa Jódar and Jaume Munar were eliminated.