Alcaraz Will Beat Faria and Advance at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz will beat Jaime Faria on September 2, 2026 and keep his title defense intact. Alcaraz will come off his triple 6‑4 first-round win over Roman Safiullin and will press his comeback after a nearly five‑month wrist injury layoff as the second seed. Jaime Faria will arrive as a 23‑year‑o…