Spanish Star Alcaraz Secures 26th Grand Slam Main‑Draw Win at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz, the Spaniard who has already lifted the US Open trophy in 2022 and 2025, recorded his 26th career main‑draw Grand Slam win on Tuesday. After conceding the opening set to Portugal’s Jaime Faria, Alcaraz rallied with three dominant sets – 6-0, 6-3 and 6-2 – to reach the third round in New York. The victory keeps his quest alive to become the first player since Roger Federer to defend the US Open title in consecutive editions.