Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday after defeating Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. The Spanish player, who is seeded second, overcame an early deficit to secure the victory.
After falling behind by a set, Alcaraz rebounded by winning eight straight games to outclass Faria.
The victory gathers momentum for Alcaraz's comeback from a wrist injury that forced him to the sidelines in April. This match marks his first tournament since that injury.
The result stands in contrast to his performance last year at the U.S. Open, where Alcaraz had already reached the final by the time he dropped a set.