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sport: tennis
date: 2026-08-31
tour: ATP
event: US Open
round: R128
status: FINAL
winner: Alcaraz
winner_full: Carlos Alcaraz
loser: Safiullin
loser_full: Roman Safiullin
venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium
start: 1:33p ET
end: 3:55p ET
weather: 78 indoor
sets:
  - [6, 4]
  - [6, 4]
  - [6, 4]
---

Alcaraz d. Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4 in US Open R128. First singles match in 139 days after a wrist injury. Defending champion, three sets to 4. New York still has its titleholder after Djokovic went out Sunday.