Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine

Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.

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Carlos Alcaraz took another solid step in his comeback from injury, while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced to the third round of the US Open, as organisers heaved a sigh of relief after clearing a backlog of rain-delayed matches.

Former winner Daniil Medvedev weathered an avian interruption to soar into the next round, with Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, and Frances Tiafoe all progressing on Wednesday.

Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine

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