Overview

• A viral practice-court video shows Carlos Alcaraz pointing at nearby cameras and microphones, upset they were recording exchanges with his coach.
• The clip prompted online discussion about broadcaster proximity during training and the risk of tactical conversations being captured.
• In pre-tournament comments, the world No. 2 said Jannik Sinner "has a big target on his back" and set his aim on ending the No. 1's hard-court dominance.
• Alcaraz said he feels better prepared than last year after extra rest and home practice, describing high confidence heading into New York.
• He opens against big-serving Reilly Opelka and stressed the need to focus on returns, with one report noting practice-court privacy concerns at the US Open.