🎾 US Open - Day 2

Carlos Alcaraz vs Roman Safiullin

Alcaraz is back after four months out, and that ring rust is the only question. But he's facing Safiullin who's been grinding on hard courts. The real edge? Alcaraz's movement looked sharp in practice, and he's not the type to ease into Slams. Alcaraz in straight sets if he serves well early. Those long rallies will test that layoff though -3.

Ben Shelton vs Tallon Griekspoor

Now this one I like. Shelton on Arthur Ashe at night with that home crowd? He's going to be feeding off every cheer. Griekspoor is solid, but Shelton's lefty serve on this fast court is a handful. The American is striking the ball cleanly and that crowd will lift him in the big moments. Ben Shelton to win – he just finds another gear when the stadium gets loud -3.