• Carlos Alcaraz secures victory over Mattia Bellucci, advancing to the third round.
• Novak Djokovic overcomes an early setback to defeat Zachary Svajda and progress further.
• Aryna Sabalenka and Emma Raducanu also move into the next rounds with straight-sets wins.

Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive run at the US Open by defeating Italy's Mattia Bellucci in a commanding straight-sets victory, winning 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just one hour and 36 minutes. The second seed unleashed 32 winners during the match, showcasing his dominance on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Alcaraz expressed that he played exceptionally well from start to finish, saying, "The less time I spend on court, the better for me, to go to bed early," as he now prepares to face 32nd seed Luciano Darderi in the next round, according to Reuters, Dawn, and Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic faced a tougher challenge against American qualifier Zachary Svajda, dropping the first set before securing a comeback win with scores of 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. Despite struggling in the early phases, Djokovic managed to regain his composure, displaying improved performance as the match progressed. After the win, Djokovic expressed optimism about finding his best form saying, "That’s what I’m hoping, the deeper I go into the tournament, the better I feel about my game." He now prepares to meet British player Cameron Norrie, according to Reuters, Dawn, and Al Jazeera.

Other notable performances included Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champion, who advanced with a win over Russian Polina Kudermetova, achieving a 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 victory. Sabalenka noted the intensity of the first set and how she managed to handle the pressure effectively, setting her sights on her next match against Leylah Fernandez. Emma Raducanu also continued her strong form, winning 6-2, 6-1 against Indonesian qualifier Janice Tjen, as she seeks to reclaim the title she originally won in 2021, according to Reuters, Dawn, and Al Jazeera.

The day also saw upsets, as 12th seed Casper Ruud was eliminated by Raphael Collignon in a five-set match, while Taylor Fritz advanced with a victory over Lloyd Harris. The competition remains fierce as players vie for advancement to the later rounds, keeping the tournament exciting for fans and participants alike, according to Reuters, Dawn, and Al Jazeera.