US Open day one
NEW YORK :Highlights of the first day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Sunday (times GMT):
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Defending champion Sabalenka into second round of US Open, Raducanu notches first win since 2021 triumph
NEW YORK: Defending US 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. Under the new extended 15-day format, first-round singles action will be contested from Sunday to Tuesday, rather than two days as in previous years, spreading out the star attractions and allowing access for another 70,000-odd spectators. Sabalenka was among the marquee names on the opening day’s schedule and the Belarusian fed off the vocal Arthur Ashe crowd to overcome determined Swiss Rebeka Masarova 7-5 6-1 and move into the next round. “When I won that first set and you cheered for me, I got goosebumps,” said Sabalenka, who will take on Russia’s Polina Kudermetova in the second round on Wednesday. “Your support means a lot to me, thank you for coming. It was an amazing atmosphere.” Novak Djokovic, the record 24-times Grand Slam singles champion, headlines the evening schedule on the main showcourt against American Learner Tien and he will be followed by 2024 finalist Jessica Pegula, who plays Egypt’s Mayar Sherif. Italian Jasmine Paolini kicks off the later program on Louis Armstrong Stadium against Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava, followed by the 2021 champion and 13th seed Daniil Medvedev, who faces France’s Benjamin Bonzi.
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.
Home hopes Fritz, Shelton advance, Raducanu notches first win since 2021 at US Open
NEW YORK :Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton kept American hopes flying high at the U.S. Open while 2021 champion Emma Raducanu advanced to the second round for the first time since her triumph, as the year's final major kicked off a day earlier than usual on Sunday.
Raducanu beats Shibahara to record first US Open win since 2021
NEW YORK :Former champion Emma Raducanu took a step towards exorcising her recent U.S. Open demons, earning her first victory at the tournament since lifting the trophy in 2021 by beating Japan's Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-2 in the first round on Sunday.
Emma Raducanu records first US Open victory since her 2021 title success
Emma Raducanu claimed her first US Open victory since winning the title four years ago in ruthless fashion in New York.
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.