{"id":2121083,"date":"2026-08-31T20:48:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T17:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2121083"},"modified":"2026-08-31T20:48:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T17:48:58","slug":"carlos-alcaraz-makes-doubts-confession-as-he-reacts-to-impressive-us-open-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2121083","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Alcaraz makes &#8216;doubts&#8217; confession as he reacts to impressive US Open comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Carlos Alcaraz makes \u2018doubts\u2019 confession as he reacts to impressive US Open comeback<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/ewan-west\" 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      <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/carlos-alcaraz\">Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> has spoken after making his return to competitive tennis with a convincing opening round victory at the 2026 US Open.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/us-open\">US Open<\/a> champion defeated world No 99 Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 22 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>World No 3 Alcaraz, who is seeded second at Flushing Meadows, was playing his first singles match since suffering a right wrist injury at the Barcelona Open on 14 April.<\/p>\n<p>Alcaraz lost serve only once in the match \u2014 to fall 0-2 behind in the second set \u2014 but he immediately broke back, while a single break was enough for the Spaniard in the first and third sets.<\/p>\n<p>The convincing nature of Alcaraz\u2019s win against a dangerous opponent is impressive \u2014 particularly after a lengthy period on the sidelines.<\/p>\n<p>In his on-court interview, Alcaraz said: \u201cThis has been a really tough five months. To be able to step onto Arthur Ashe and compete again means so much. I couldn\u2019t have picked a better tournament than here in New York.<\/p>\n<h2>More US Open News<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/us-open\/jessica-pegula-explains-why-makes-sense-carlos-alcaraz-comeback-us-open-leeway-men-women\"><strong>Jessica Pegula shares interesting theory on \u2018special player\u2019 Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s US Open gamble<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/john-mcenroe-us-open-favourite-carlos-alcaraz-novak-djokovic-alexander-zverev\"><strong>Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic? John McEnroe names US Open \u2018favourite\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more from Tennis365? Add us as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\">a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a> for tennis coverage you can trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a really special place and tournament for me. I missed the crowd, the energy, and the competition. I\u2019m just really happy I was able to get back out there and compete again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere were some doubts in the match, I\u2019m not going to lie. Thinking about if I would last the match, best of five, playing four or five sets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had a little bit of doubt, but I tried to forget everything and focus on the things I needed to improve. I thought about what would happen in the match and physically I felt really well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The seven-time Grand Slam champion went on to express his confidence that he will \u201cget better and better after every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe level of tennis has got to be better. I\u2019m happy with the levelled I played in my first official match in four months,\u201d said the 23-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m proud about it. But I need more matches under the belt, get into the rhythm of the tournament. I\u2019m pretty sure I\u2019m going to get better and better after every day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m most proud of mentally being able to deal with the nerves and doubts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/novak-djokovic-comment-us-open-2026-collapse-concerns\">Novak Djokovic\u2019s \u2018awful\u2019 comment sparks concern after \u2018sad and worrying\u2019 US Open collapse<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carlos Alcaraz makes \u2018doubts\u2019 confession as he reacts to impressive US Open comeback Ewan West 31 Aug 2026 9:48 PM Carlos Alcaraz gestures to the crowd Carlos Alcaraz has spoken after making his return to competitive tennis with a convincing opening round victory at the 2026 US Open. 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