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Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka, US Open: World No. 2 Dominates In Straight-Set First-Round Victory

Carlos Alcaraz opened his US Open campaign with a 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 win over big-serving American Reilly Opelka, showing composure and consistency from the baseline. Despite Opelka’s aggressive play, Alcaraz created 11 break points, converting three, and closed the two-hour, five-minute match just before midnight. Sporting a striking bordeaux top and a fresh buzzcut, the Spaniard stays on track for a second US Open crown and a potential return to World No. 1. He now faces Italy’s Mattia Bellucci in the second round, aiming to extend his stellar 2025 season of 55 wins and six titles.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Carlos Alcaraz, right, of Spain, shakes hands with Reilly Opelka, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts after defeating Reilly Opelka, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, serves to Reilly Opelka, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Reilly Opelka, of the United States, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Reilly Opelka, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, in New York.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Reilly Opelka, of the United States, serves to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Reilly Opelka, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Reilly Opelka, of the United States, serves to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Reilly Opelka, of the United States, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Vs Reilly Opelka | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

Reilly Opelka, of the United States, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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