Carlos Alcaraz shakes off rust to send early US Open warning with thumping win
Carlos Alcaraz made a thunderous return to Grand Slam singles action as the defending champion began his US Open title defence with a straight-sets victory over Roman Safiullin. The Spaniard, playing his first singles match in more than four months after a wrist injury, defeated the Russian 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz…