Preview: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaime Faria prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head | US Open 2026
Alcaraz takes on Faria in the second round
Roman Safiullin greeted Carlos Alcaraz on his return to tennis after a five-month layoff. Alcaraz wasted no time in getting down to business and avenged his 2023 Paris Masters loss to Safiullin with a clinical 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over the 29-year-old Russian.
Alcaraz, the World No. 3, is now level in their head-to-head on the ATP Tour at 1-1. The Spaniard defeated the Russian at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The defending champion showed no signs of discomfort on Arthur Ashe Stadium en route to his two-hour, 22-minute victory. Alcaraz will now take on Jamie Faria in the second round.
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Faria, a native of Lisbon, downed American Jenson Brooksby, 6-3, 7-6(4), 4-6, 1-6, 6-2, in three hours, 45 minutes. The 23-year-old Faria will cross paths for the first time on tour as he prepares to make his Round of 64 debut at Flushing Meadows.
A potential Top 60 breakthrough awaits Faria as he rises to No. 66 in the ATP Live Rankings after getting the better of Brooksby and a spirited New York crowd.
Match details
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- Tournament: US Open 2026
- Round: Second Round
- Date: September 2
- Venue: New York, United States of America
- Surface: Hard Court
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Preview
Alcaraz comfortably won his comeback match at the 2026 US Open to kickstart his title defence. Playing for the first time since April, the Spaniard found his groove in the Big Apple, denying Safiullin a place in the second round.
Despite his five double faults and 27 unforced errors, Alcaraz held firm, saving five of six breakpoints to remain on track for his third US Open title.
The Murcian could become the first player in ATP history to defend a Grand Slam title on all three surfaces during the Flushing Meadows fortnight.
Alcaraz has seven majors to his name – US Open (2022, 2025), Roland Garros (2024, 2025), Wimbledon (2023, 2024) and the Australian Open (2026).
Jaime Faria was put through the wringer by Jenson Brooksby before the man from Lisbon emerged victorious in a five-set thriller. His reward is a spot in the second round of the US Open for the very first time and a maiden clash with two-time US Open champion Alcaraz.
Form
- Carlos Alcaraz: W-W-W-L-W
- Jaime Faria: W-L-W-W-W
Head-to-head record
- Matches: 0
- Carlos Alcaraz: 0
- Jaime Faria: 0
Stats
Carlos Alcaraz
- Alcaraz has a 23-3 win-loss record in the 2026 season
- Alcaraz has a 25-3 win-loss record at the US Open
- Alcaraz has won 78% of matches played on hard courts
Jaime Faria
- Faria has a 13-9 win-loss record in the 2026 season
- Faria has a 1-1 win-loss record at the US Open
- Faria has won 41% of matches played on hard courts
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaime Faria: Betting tips and odds
- Moneyline: Alcaraz: -769, Faria +650
- Spread: Alcaraz -6.5 (-104), Faria +6.5 (-101)
- Total Sets: Over 34.5 (-105), Under 34.5 (-101)
- First Set Winner: Alcaraz -345, Faria +300
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Match prediction
The money will be on Alcaraz when he takes on Jaime Faria in the second round of the US Open. The defending champion posted a comfortable win on his return from injury, defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets.
It would be wise not to underestimate Faria after the Portuguese player survived a bruising five-set encounter with American Jenson Brooksby. Faria can trouble opponents when his serve is firing and he his willing to take risks.
While Alcaraz may not be at his peak yet, his solid all-round game will allow him to make the most of any errors from Faria.
An air of unpredictability swirls around ahead of their first tour-level contest. Faria can throw in one competitive set, but Alcaraz’s experience should see him through without too much of a fuss.
Result: Carlos Alcaraz to win in four sets
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaime Faria second-round match at the US Open 2026?
The second-round match between Alcaraz and Faria will stream live for Indian viewers on Jio Hotstar. ESPN shall broadcast the event live in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports takes over broadcasting duties.
Where and when will Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaime Faria second-round match take place at US Open 2026?
The second-round match will be played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 2 (Wednesday). It is scheduled to begin at 8:10 pm local time (5:40 am Thursday in India).
Has Carlos Alcaraz and Jaime Faria met before on ATP Tour?
No, this is set to be their first-ever meeting on tour.
Who is the favourite to win the Carlos lcaraz vs Jaime Faria second-round match at US Open 2026?
The money will be on Alcaraz, who posted a comfortable win on his return from injury, defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets. It would be wise not to underestimate Faria after the Portuguese player survived a bruising five-set encounter with American Jenson Brooksby. Faria can trouble opponents when his serve is firing and he his willing to take risks. While Alcaraz may not be at his peak yet, his solid all-round game will allow him to make the most of any errors from Faria.
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