Swiatek, Alcaraz win at US Open as Nadal, Osaka make bow
Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz reached the second round of a sweltering US Open on Tuesday as former champions Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka prepared to light up the New York night.
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Listless Benoit Paire eats up bagels in defeat to Cameron Norrie at US Open
Benoit Paireadmitted his defeat to Cameron Norrie at the US Open could have been the last match of his career.
US Open: Benoit Paire says 'his demons are back' after on-court antics in exit to Cameron Norrie
Benoit Paire admits he is questioning his desire to carry on playing tennis after a straight sets defeat to Cameron Norrie where he looked resigned to a loss before the match was over. Norrie eased past Paire 6-0 7-6(1) 6-0 in the first round, but at 5-0 down in the third set the Frenchman was seen packing his racquets into his bag before losing the match on his own serve. Ad Midway through the second set, play was paused after a fan fainted in the stands on Court 11.
Norrie crushes Paire in bizarre US Open opener
NEW YORK : Cameron Norrie beat Benoit Paire 6-0 7-6(1) 6-0 in a strange first-round clash at the U.S. Open on Tuesday, where the Frenchman at times appeared not to be making maximum effort and play was stopped when a fan required medical attention.
Cameron Norrie powers past Benoit Paire in straight sets at 2022 US Open including two bagels
Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie eased past Benoit Paire in straight sets 6-0 7-6(1) 6-0 in the first round of the 2022 US Open. Norrie, who is the seventh seed after some withdrawals, started in blistering fashion, bageling the first set. Paire fought back well and forced a tie break, which Norrie won handily, but the Frenchman fell apart again in the second set suffering a second bagel.
US Open day 1: Serena Williams powers ahead at likely last tournament
The retirement party took place anyway but Serena Williams showed she is not finished yet with a 6-3 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic in the first round of the US Open.
US Open 2022 Day 2: Order of play and schedule - When are Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz playing?
Emma Raducanu gets her title defence under way on day two of the US Open while Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz begin their quests for glory. Raducanu comes into Flushing Meadows as the 11th seed after an inconsistent season, but the 19-year-old will be hoping to rediscover her best form as she returns to the scene of her sensational triumph last year. Ad She faces Alize Cornet of France, while top seed Iga Swiatek begins her campaign against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini.
Rafael Nadal drawn against Rinky Hijikata in first round of US Open, Andy Murray to face Francisco Cerundolo
Rafael Nadal has been drawn against Rinky Hijikata in the first round of the US Open, while Andy Murray has been paired with Francisco Cerundolo. Nadal will arrive in New York with two Grand Slams in 2022 to his name, but he also has a fitness question to answer following his withdrawal from Wimbledon prior to the semi-finals due to injury. Ad He returned to action in Cincinnati, but lasted only one game as Borna Coric beat him in three sets.