US Open draw tests Alcaraz's fitness after wrist injury
· Sports · BBC Sport, ESPN
Carlos Alcaraz will face Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open, testing his fitness after a four-month wrist injury. The defending champion has not played competitive singles since the injury. His draw includes potential tough matches against Tommy Paul, Alexander Bublik, and Novak Djokovic.
Why it matters
Alcaraz's performance will indicate his recovery and readiness to defend his title.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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