NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain waves to fans after defeating Roman Safiullin during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain talks in an interview after defeating Roman Safiullin during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain talks in an interview after defeating Roman Safiullin during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain talks in an interview after defeating Roman Safiullin during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Shoes worn by Carlos Alcaraz of Spain after defeating Roman Safiullin during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain changes shoes after defeating Roman Safiullin during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain changes shoes after defeating Roman Safiullin during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain changes shoes after defeating Roman Safiullin during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day Two of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)