Alcaraz confident he can win US Open after long injury layoff

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz returns to action at the US Open after a four-month layoff, facing Roman Safiullin in the first round. Alcaraz, who has not played singles since April due to a right wrist injury, expressed confidence in his chances to reclaim the trophy. afrikasportnews.co.za

"So, it is possible [to win]," Alcaraz said. "I think that many people have shown it. [Roger] Federer, [Rafa] Nadal... have shown that you can win a grand slam after having been injured for a long time."