US Open: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz eases into second round

New York [US], August 30 (ANI): Defending champion and top seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain advanced to the second round of the 2023 US Open after Dominik Koepfer retired in the second set of their matchup at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

In the opening game, the German World No. 75 unfortunately twisted his ankle just six points into the match, while moving backwards as a stroke by Alcaraz sailed over the baseline.

The 29-year-ol