Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, reacts after defeating Li Tu, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open, Day 2 Men's Singles Wrap: Alcaraz Reaches Second Round; Sinner Dominates The Court - In Pics
Day two of the US Open saw some top seeds survive close calls in their opening matches, despite a relatively upset-free day. Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 3 seed, faced a minor setback in the second set against qualifier Li Tu of Australia but ultimately prevailed in four sets (6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1). On the other hand World Number 1, Jannik Sinner overcame a sluggish start to secure his first victory since being embroiled in a doping controversy. The Italian battled back from a set down to defeat Mackenzie McDonald in four sets (2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2) and advance to the second round of the US Open.
US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, reacts after defeating Li Tu, of Australia | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke
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US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz reacts after scoring a point against Li Tu | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts after scoring a point against Li Tu, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Li Tu, of Australia, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke
Li Tu, of Australia, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot to Li Tu during the first round of the U.S. Open | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Li Tu, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Li Tu, of Australia, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz during the first round of the U.S. Open | Photo: AP/Matt Rourke
Li Tu, of Australia, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner waves to fans after defeating Mackenzie McDonald | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, waves to fans after defeating Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after scoring a point against Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after scoring a point against Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, serves to Jannik Sinner | Photo: AP/Julia Nikhinson
Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, serves to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner returns a shot to Mackenzie McDonald during the first round of the U.S. Open | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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US Open 2024: Mackenzie McDonald returns a shot to Jannik Sinner during the first round of the U.S. Open | Photo: AP/Julia Nikhinson
Mackenzie McDonald, of the United States, returns a shot to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
