Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2 and five-time major winner, faces Reilly Opelka on Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET on Arthur Ashe Stadium, with coverage on ESPN and streaming via DirecTV, fuboTV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV.
• Alcaraz arrives on a hot run that includes the Cincinnati Masters title and says he has shifted from sponsor events to a tournament-first routine.
• The 6-foot-11 Opelka brings one of the tour’s biggest serves, reported up to 140 mph, prompting Alcaraz to emphasize returning focus and taking chances on balls that come back.
• The matchup is a first-time meeting; betting markets list Alcaraz as a heavy favorite (bet365: Alcaraz -2000, Opelka +1000), though some analysts see potential for tiebreak sets.
• Alcaraz debuted a shaved head that drew viral attention, with Rory McIlroy offering encouragement and Frances Tiafoe jokingly panning the look.