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Alcaraz and Sabalenka both win first-round matches at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin in straight sets in his US Open return, while Aryna Sabalenka defeated María Camila Osorio.

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Aryna Sabalenka, world No. 1, defeated Colombian María Camila Osorio (ranked 59th) 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the 2026 US Open on 2026-08-25, beginning her quest for a third consecutive title. [1] Carlos Alcaraz, ranked third in the world, defeated Roman Safiullin (ranked 99th) 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the 2026 US Open on 2026-08-25, returning from a 139-day absence due to a right wrist injury. [2] Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, to begin her bid to be the first player to win three straight U.S. Open championships since Serena Williams from 2012-14. [3] Heavy rain in New York delayed the start of the morning session of the US Open by at least two hours on Tuesday. [4] Alcaraz will face Portuguese player Jaime Faria (ranked 72nd) in the second round of the 2026 US Open. [5] Sabalenka is under pressure as she defends her title and her WTA No. 1 ranking, which is threatened by Elena Rybakina. [6] Sabalenka broke Osorio's serve three times during the first set of the match. [7] The match concluded with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in favor of Sabalenka and lasted one hour and 27 minutes. [8] Carlos Alcaraz won his second U.S. Open title last year and played his first singles match since April after being sidelined by a right wrist injury. [9] The Associated Press reported that if the No. 2 seed Alcaraz is healthy, he may quickly become a huge favorite with top-ranked Jannik Sinner sidelined by a knee injury and No. 4 Novak Djokovic losing in the tournament's first round for the first time on Sunday. [10] Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam in January by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to achieve the feat. [11] Only two matches are currently being played under cover: Francisco Comesaña against Flavio Cobolli, and Madison Keys against Alina Korneeva. [12]
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  1. Aryna Sabalenka, world No. 1, defeated Colombian María Camila Osorio (ranked 59th) 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the 2026 US Open on 2026-08-25, beginning her quest for a third consecutive title. · EL NACIONAL
  2. Carlos Alcaraz, ranked third in the world, defeated Roman Safiullin (ranked 99th) 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the 2026 US Open on 2026-08-25, returning from a 139-day absence due to a right wrist injury. · EL NACIONAL
  3. Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, to begin her bid to be the first player to win three straight U.S. Open championships since Serena Williams from 2012-14. · Winnipeg Free Press
  4. Heavy rain in New York delayed the start of the morning session of the US Open by at least two hours on Tuesday. · El Universal
  5. Alcaraz will face Portuguese player Jaime Faria (ranked 72nd) in the second round of the 2026 US Open. · EL NACIONAL
  6. Sabalenka is under pressure as she defends her title and her WTA No. 1 ranking, which is threatened by Elena Rybakina. · EL NACIONAL
  7. Sabalenka broke Osorio's serve three times during the first set of the match. · El Tiempo
  8. The match concluded with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in favor of Sabalenka and lasted one hour and 27 minutes. · El Tiempo
  9. Carlos Alcaraz won his second U.S. Open title last year and played his first singles match since April after being sidelined by a right wrist injury. · Winnipeg Free Press
  10. The Associated Press reported that if the No. 2 seed Alcaraz is healthy, he may quickly become a huge favorite with top-ranked Jannik Sinner sidelined by a knee injury and No. 4 Novak Djokovic losing in the tournament's first round for the first time on Sunday. · Winnipeg Free Press
  11. Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam in January by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to achieve the feat. · Al Jazeera
  12. Only two matches are currently being played under cover: Francisco Comesaña against Flavio Cobolli, and Madison Keys against Alina Korneeva. · El Universal
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