Sabalenka begins US Open title defence with win over Masarova
NEW YORK :World number one Aryna Sabalenka began her U.S. Open title defence in style with a 7-5 6-1 win over Switzerland's Rebeka Masarova in the first round on Sunday.
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Sabalenka moves on, Raducanu notches first US Open win since 2021 triumph
NEW YORK :Defending U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka was given an early test before she moved into the second round while Emma Raducanu won her first match at the Grand Slam since her 2021 triumph as the tournament began a day earlier than usual on Sunday.
Sabalenka opens US Open title defence with straight-sets win over Masarova
NEW YORK :World number one Aryna Sabalenka began her U.S. Open title defence in style with a 7-5 6-1 win over Switzerland's Rebeka Masarova in the first round on Sunday.
US Open day one
NEW YORK : Highlights of the first day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Sunday (times GMT):
US Open begins earlier than normal at sun-kissed Flushing Meadows
NEW YORK :The U.S. Open started a day earlier than usual under a newlook extended schedule on Sunday, as the main draw at the year's final major stretches to 15 days amid a surge of popularity from New York's famously rowdy fans.
Medvedev and Sabalenka face tricky tests in US Open first round
The U.S. Open's first round begins on Sunday with defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka looking to recapture top form, while former men's champion Daniil Medvedev faces a familiar foe whom he has failed to beat in previous meetings.
Canadian runner Marco Arop's status for Diamond League Final up in air until Monday
Canadian middle-distance runner Marco Arop must wait until Monday to learn if he'll be making a fifth appearance in the Diamond League Final next week in Zürich.
Premier League clubs break window spending record as Okafor joins Leeds
LONDON :The Premier League's transfer spending spree reached record levels with more than a week of trading to go as promoted Leeds United signed AC Milan forward Noah Okafor for a reported 18 million pounds ($24.17 million) on Thursday.