Carlos Alcaraz recovers after dropping the first set to reach the third round at the US Open

Carlos Alcaraz is competing in the US Open tennis tournament. He won his first match and is now in the third round, despite losing the first set of his most recent game. He appears to be in good health for the competition.

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National story. 18 articles from 9 sources. 8 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Sep 3, 2026.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 3, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Carlos Alcaraz recovers after dropping the first set to reach the third round at the US Open

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 3, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Carlos Alcaraz recovers after dropping the first set to reach the second round at the US Open

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Sep 2, 2026

Alcaraz makes triumphant return, moves on in straight sets

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 31, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz opens defense of US Open title with straight-set victory

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 31, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 31, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, KOB 4
WFMZ AllentownCenter· Sep 3, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz recovers after dropping the first set to reach the third round at the US Open

KOB 4Center· Sep 3, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz recovers after dropping the first set to reach the third round at the US Open

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Sep 3, 2026

Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round

KOB 4Center· Sep 3, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Carlos Alcaraz recovers after dropping the first set to reach the second round at the US Open

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Sep 1, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 31, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Aryna Sabalenka wins to start her US Open and Carlos Alcaraz is getting started on his

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New York PostLean Right· Sep 3, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz rolls after slow start to cruise into third round of US Open

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

US Open: Alcaraz wins on return, aggressive Sabalenka advances

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2 developments
  1. Aug 31Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
  2. Sep 3Carlos Alcaraz recovers after dropping the first set to reach the third round at the US Open

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