NEW YORK :Carlos Alcaraz powered into the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a dominant 6-1 6-0 6-3 win over Italy's Mattia Bellucci on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The Spaniard broke his opponent's serve seven times without facing a single break point in the first match of the evening session, sending down 32 winners and winning 86 per cent of his first serve points.

Second seed Alcaraz, champion in 2022, ensured there would be no repeat of his second-round exit last year, setting the tone by breaking Bellucci twice at the start of the opening set, showcasing his powerful forehand and sharp volleys.

"I played great from the beginning to the last ball," Alcaraz said in his on-court interview.

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