US Open: Alcaraz wins on return, aggressive Sabalenka advances

3:20 AM ETDeveloping

Sports Desk

Billie Jean King National Tennis Center - US Open 2011 - panoramio — Photo: NHV / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Eighth-seeded Swiatek, who defeated Sabalenka on the way to her lone US Open triumph in 2022, eased past Wang 6-2, 6-3 in 1hr 28min. “I think the level of tennis is going to be better for sure,” said Alcaraz, adding that he was most proud to have quelled his own doubts about his fitness.

“It’s been a really tough five months for me,” Alcaraz, the world number three, said.

What's confirmed

What's still developing

“It’s been a really tough five months for me,” Alcaraz, the world number three, said.
“I think the level of tennis is going to be better for sure,” said Alcaraz, adding that he was most proud to have quelled his own doubts about his fitness.
Eighth-seeded Swiatek, who defeated Sabalenka on the way to her lone US Open triumph in 2022, eased past Wang 6-2, 6-3 in 1hr 28min.

Sources

Al Jazeeralink