Carlos Alcaraz defeated Mattia Bellucci 6–1, 6–0, 6–3 in the first round of the US Open on hard court, confirming his heavy pre-match favouritism with odds of 1.04 against Bellucci's 18.27. The Spaniard's dominance was absolute, particularly in the opening sets where he conceded just one game across both, before Bellucci offered modest resistance in the third. Alcaraz's clinical performance underscored his status as a leading contender at Flushing Meadows, with the Italian qualifier unable to generate meaningful pressure. The result sends Alcaraz into the second round without expending significant energy, maintaining momentum in his bid for a maiden US Open title.