- Carlos Alcaraz powered into the third round of the US Open, defeating Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3.
- The reigning champion delivered a dominant performance, breaking Bellucci's serve seven times and not facing a single break point.
- Alcaraz repeated his golf swing celebration after the match, a gesture he first performed in the first round when Rory McIlroy was present.
- The Spaniard admitted he was nervous about avoiding a repeat of his early exit from last year's tournament but was pleased with his solid play.
- Alcaraz hit 32 winners and won 86 per cent of his first serve points during the match on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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