Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, reacts after defeating Li Tu, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Day two of the US Open saw some top seeds survive close calls in their opening matches, despite a relatively upset-free day. Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 3 seed, faced a minor setback in the second set against qualifier Li Tu of Australia but ultimately prevailed in four sets (6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1). On the other hand World Number 1, Jannik Sinner overcame a sluggish start to secure his first victory since being embroiled in a doping controversy. The Italian battled back from a set down to defeat Mackenzie McDonald in four sets (2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2) and advance to the second round of the US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, reacts after defeating Li Tu, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts after scoring a point against Li Tu, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Li Tu, of Australia, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Li Tu, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Li Tu, of Australia, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, waves to fans after defeating Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after scoring a point against Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, serves to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, returns a shot to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.