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Alcaraz draws Safiullin at US Open, tough start for Fery - who else plays who?

Alcaraz draws Safiullin at US Open, tough start for Fery - who else plays who?
BBC Sport Thursday 27 August 2026, 16:36 UTC 1 min read
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Carlos Alcaraz starts his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury.

Carlos Alcaraz starts his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury.
Alcaraz (ORG) Safiullin (LOCATION) US Open (EVENT) Fery (PERSON) Carlos Alcaraz (PERSON) Russia (LOCATION) Roman Safiullin (PERSON)
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