Alcaraz eases past Safiullin in US Open title defence after injury layoff

Alcaraz makes confident return with US Open first round win

NEW YORK, Aug 31 : Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz needed only a New York minute to hit his stride after a nearly five-month injury layoff, beating Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4 on Monday in the first round of…