US Open Day 2 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin
Tennis analysts provide predictions for the second day of the 2026 US Open, focusing on Carlos Alcaraz's return from a long injury layoff. The experts discuss the potential for rust in his match against Roman Safiullin and analyze other first-round matchups.
Why it matters
The US Open is a major global sporting event, and the return of a top-tier athlete like Alcaraz is a significant narrative in professional tennis.
August 30, 2026 By Steen Kirby Tennis Predictions US Open Day 2 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin Share Share this article X Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email Copy Day 2 at the US Open brings a compelling slate of first-round men’s matches, with Carlos Alcaraz making his return to Grand Slam competition and several intriguing matchups on the schedule. Our writers break down the action and offer their predictions for the 2026 US Open. You can view our latest predictions for all the matches on Monday including Ben Shelton’s as well.
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