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US Open: Alcaraz returns; Shelton, Tsitsipas rally as Wawrinka bows out (roundup) Image Source: IANS
US Open: Alcaraz Returns; Shelton, Tsitsipas Rally As Wawrinka Bows Out (roundup)
Arthur Ashe Stadium: Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to singles action with a composed victory, while Stan Wawrinka's final Grand Slam appearance ended in defeat as the men's singles draw produced several compelling first-round stories at the US Open on Day 2.
Defending champion Alcaraz made a successful comeback from a four-month wrist injury layoff, beating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his opening match. The Spaniard, who returned to competitive action in the mixed doubles alongside Serena Williams last week, looked assured in his first singles outing since April as he began his title defence.
Former champion Wawrinka, meanwhile, received an emotional farewell from New York after losing 7-6(4), 7-6(3), 6-0 to Matteo Berrettini. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won the US Open in 2016 and is set to retire later this season, fought hard through two closely contested sets before Berrettini pulled away in the third.
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