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Rain forces suspension of de Minaur's dominant US Open start

De Minaur led 6-2, 4-2 against Italian qualifier Andrea Guerrieri when rain suspended play at the US Open on Thursday, after finally taking the court on the tournament's fourth day.

Why it mattersRepeated weather delays disrupt tournament momentum and give players no rhythm in early rounds, potentially affecting their deeper runs.

AustraliaAustralian players competing at the US Open face unpredictable conditions and scheduling uncertainty that makes their tournament progress harder to predict.

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US Open defending champ Alcaraz strikes 20 forehand winners in opening win

The 23-year-old returned to competitive tennis after nearly five months out with a wrist injury to beat Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Why it mattersThe defending champion's return from injury carries real doubt about his fitness, which will shape expectations for who wins the tournament's biggest matches.