Carlos Alcaraz defeats Opelka at the US Open and continues his success

• Alcaraz defeated Opelka at the US Open
• The tennis player demonstrated high efficiency on serve
• In the next round, Alcaraz will face Bellucci

This is reported by L'Équipe, Marca, La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Carlos Alcaraz successfully began his journey at the US Open, defeating American Reilly Opelka with a score of 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. The match took place on August 26, 2025, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This victory became the 55th for Alcaraz in the season and allowed him to remain undefeated in his debut matches at Grand Slam tournaments.

Alcaraz, known for his new look with short hair, showcased his mastery, particularly in his service game. He did not lose a single point on his serve during 20 games, and he also demonstrated a high first-serve efficiency of 85%.

In the match against Opelka, who stands at 2.11 meters tall, he created several opportunities for a break, but Alcaraz successfully managed to hold his serve. In each set, he achieved at least one break, allowing him to control the pace of the game.

In the next round, Alcaraz will face Italian Mattia Bellucci, who advanced after defeating Chinese player Shang, who appeared in the fourth set.

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