Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Alcaraz Overcomes Slow Start to Defeat Faria at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz played Jaime Faria at the US Open.
He lost the first set because he tried to win points too quickly.
He said he needed to be more patient and play longer rallies.
After changing his strategy, Alcaraz won the next three sets.
He won the match in four sets.
This was his first tournament after recovering from a wrist injury.
The injury had kept him from playing for several months.
Alcaraz will play Wu Yibing next.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in the US Open second round.
Alcaraz said rushing points and playing short rallies contributed to his first-set loss.
He adjusted by playing longer rallies, using more cross-court shots and showing greater patience.
The match was Alcaraz’s first tournament since a wrist injury kept him out for several months.
Alcaraz will face China’s Wu Yibing in the next round on Friday.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Portugal’s Jaime Faria.
- What
- Alcaraz won their US Open second-round match in four sets after losing the opening set.
- When
- The match was played on Wednesday, September 2, 2026; the report was published on September 3, 2026.
- Where
- The match took place at the US Open in New York.
- Why
- Alcaraz said he initially rushed points but recovered after becoming more patient and adjusting his shot selection.
- Match result
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2.
- Tournament round
- The match was in the second round of the US Open.
- Alcaraz ranking
- Alcaraz entered the tournament as Spain’s second seed.
- Faria ranking
- Jaime Faria was ranked 72nd.
- Injury absence
- A wrist injury kept Alcaraz out of action for roughly four to five months, according to different parts of the report.
- Next opponent
- Alcaraz will play China’s Wu Yibing on Friday.