Alcaraz back in action after four-month injury layoff Novak Djokovic faces Mariano Navone in first round Carlos Alcaraz has been handed a tough draw on his return to singles competition after a four-month injury layoff as he faces the in-form Russian Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US O...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/27/us-open-carlos-alcaraz-to-face-safiullin-on-return-as-sabalenka-gets-tricky-draw)