Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Alcaraz Overcomes First-Set Loss to Reach US Open Third Round
Carlos Alcaraz played Jaime Faria at the US Open in New York.
Faria won the first set, which gave him an early lead.
Alcaraz then changed his approach and played much more strongly.
He won the next three sets without letting Faria recover.
The final score was 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2.
Alcaraz had 43 winners during the match.
He is now through to the tournament’s third round.
His next opponent will be Wu Yibing of China.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in New York.
Faria, ranked No. 72, took the opening set with powerful serving.
Alcaraz responded by winning eight consecutive games and five straight breaks.
The defending champion struck 43 winners and converted seven of 12 break points.
Alcaraz will play China’s Wu Yibing in the third round.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jaime Faria of Portugal; Alcaraz advanced.
- What
- Alcaraz won a four-set match to reach the US Open third round.
- When
- Wednesday, during the US Open tournament.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
- Why
- Alcaraz is continuing his title defense and comeback after a wrist-injury layoff.
- Match score
- Alcaraz defeated Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2.
- Match duration
- The match lasted two hours and 40 minutes.
- Next opponent
- Alcaraz will face Wu Yibing of China.
- Key statistics
- Alcaraz hit 43 winners to Faria’s 27 and converted seven of 12 break points.
- Tournament status
- Alcaraz reached the US Open third round while defending his title.
- Injury comeback
- The reports describe Alcaraz as returning after a wrist-injury layoff of about four to nearly five months.
