New York (AFP) – In his second match after the injury, the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz passed a test on Wednesday night against the Portuguese Jaime Faria to seal his ticket to the third round of the United States Open.

First modification: 09/03/2026 - 05:25

The current champion resolved the match against Faria, number 72 in the ATP, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 and 6-2 in the last game on the center court in New York.

The Portuguese was a more demanding rival for the Spanish star than the Russian Roman Safiullin in his debut, when he returned to the competition after more than four months out due to a wrist injury.

Alcaraz lost the first set to Faria but immediately regained control to resolve a match that helps him continue gaining pace ahead of the defense of the title.

His next obstacle will be the Chinese Wy Yibing, world number 113, whom he defeated in his only previous match in 2024.

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