$90M title defense as Alcaraz will advance past Safiullin

Carlos Alcaraz will advance past Roman Safiullin in their US Open first-round match on August 30, 2026. The win will protect the $90 million tournament narrative as Alcaraz will stay alive in his title defense as the No. 2 seed. Alcaraz will be playing his first singles match since April 2026 after…