Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium to set up a second-round match against Italy’s Mattia Bellucci.
• The Spaniard said his new buzzcut was the result of an accidental trim by his brother, drawing playful criticism from Frances Tiafoe and on-air remarks from John McEnroe.
• Alcaraz met Rory McIlroy on site and marked match point with a golf-swing celebration, later saying he dedicated the win to meeting the Masters champion.
• With the victory, Alcaraz remains positioned to leave New York as World No. 1 if he matches or betters Jannik Sinner’s result, according to the ATP.
• Alexandra Eala upset world No. 14 Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11), rallying from 5-1 down in the third to become the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam singles match.