Alcaraz wins US Open opener as Raphinha shines for Barcelona

In tennis, Carlos Alcaraz secured a straight-sets victory at the US Open, defeating Russia's Safiulin 3-0 (6-4, 6-4, 6-4) in a match lasting 2 hours and 20 minutes. This marks Alcaraz's first official match in 139 days following an injury. He is scheduled to face Portugal's Jaime Faria in the second round.

In football, FC Barcelona winger Raphinha has started the 2026-2027 LaLiga season with significant scoring form. Having scored in each of the club's first three matches, including braces against Elche and Athletic Club, he joins an elite group of players in club history. He seeks to match the early-season scoring records of legends such as Ladislao Kubala, Cayetano Ré, and Cesc Fàbregas.