– Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz defeated Australian qualifier Li Tu in the first round of the U.S. Open.
– Alcaraz lost the second set after a strong start but regained control in the third set.
– Tu, who took a break from tennis to get a degree and start a tennis academy, impressed Alcaraz with his performance.
– Alcaraz thanked the crowd for creating an electrifying atmosphere.
– Alcaraz had previously won the French Open and Wimbledon, but was disappointed with his performance at the Paris Olympics and Cincinnati Open.
– Despite suffering a right ankle injury, Alcaraz showed no signs of limited movement in the match.