Carlos Alcaraz, Spanish tennis player, returned to competition after four months out due to injury. His return happened at the US Open, where he reached the quarterfinals of the tournament.
The Spaniard faced American Ben Shelton in an intense showdown. The match turned out to be a true marathon, lasting over four hours and ending well past midnight in New York.
Despite the effort, Alcaraz was ultimately defeated in the quarterfinals. After the match, the 21-year-old expressed satisfaction with his return, stating: "I needed this."
