Alcaraz draws Safiullin for US Open comeback

Alcaraz will begin his title defense against Roman Safiullin, giving him a challenging first-round test in his first singles match after more than four months away with a wrist injury. The draw places him in the same half as Novak Djokovic and presents a difficult potential path, while Jannik Sinner's withdrawal elevates Alcaraz among the leading contenders.