Coverage dated September 3, 2026

U.S. Open 2026: Unafraid Alcaraz gets good test in second-round win

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Carlos Alcaraz took a positive mindset in response to his second-round win at the 2026 U.S. Open, which required a rare four sets in Flushing, N.Y.

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  1. amNewYork

    2026 US Open: Carlos Alcaraz’s rust an early issue, but momentum is gathering (opens amNewYork)

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    While early exits have plagued some of the biggest names on the men’s side of the US Open bracket, World No. 3 and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz found a way to move past Portugal’s Jaime Faria in the second round. But it was not so straightforward.

  2. UPI

    U.S. Open 2026: Unafraid Alcaraz gets good test in second-round win (opens UPI)

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    Carlos Alcaraz took a positive mindset in response to his second-round win at the 2026 U.S. Open, which required a rare four sets in Flushing, N.Y.

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