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Carlos Alcaraz Returns to Singles Court at US Open After Four Months
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Key Points
- Alcaraz (23) played his first singles match in four months following a wrist injury.
- He defeated Safiullin in three sets, coming back from 2-0 down in the second set.
- Seven-time Grand Slam champion; winner of US Open 2022, 2025 and Australian Open 2025.
- Missed Roland Garros and Wimbledon this season due to injury.
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23 years old4 months later7 Grand Slam titles2022 and 2025 US Open
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz (23) had not played a singles match for four months due to a wrist injury. His match against Safiullin at the US Open marked his first singles competition since the injury.
Alcaraz won the first set with a break, recovered from a 2-0 deficit in the second set to level the match, and closed out the match in three sets by holding an early break in the third set.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz won the US Open in 2022 and 2025, and the Australian Open in 2025. He missed Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year due to the injury.
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- When and where did Alcaraz return to the singles court?
- At the US Open, playing his first singles match after a four-month hiatus.
- Who was his opponent and how did the match end?
- His opponent was Safiullin; Alcaraz won in three sets after trailing 2-0 in the second set.
- What is Alcaraz's Grand Slam history?
- Seven-time Grand Slam champion; won US Open 2022 and 2025, Australian Open 2025; missed Roland Garros and Wimbledon due to injury.
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