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.
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Alcaraz confident, Venus returns as US Open welcomes rising contender Mboko
The U.S. Open's first round continues on Monday with world number two Carlos Alcaraz facing a difficult test against Reilly Opelka, while former champion Venus Williams returns to Grand Slam action in the women's tournament. Teenaged sensation Victoria Mboko will be making her Flushing Meadows debut.
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.
Venus Williams returning to US Open at age 45 'inspiring' - ESPN
NEW YORK — It's a given that much of the coverage and attention devoted to Venus Williams' return to the US Open, where play begins Sunday, has focused — and will focus — on how old she is. The American is, after all, 45, an age at which no one has competed in singles in New York since 1981 (when Renée Richards set the record at 47 years old).
American Surge: Shelton and Tiafoe eye US Open breakthrough
Ben Shelton arrived at the U.S. Open brimming with confidence and determined to be part of the American surge many believe could finally break through at Flushing Meadows.
Shelton confident as US Open kicks off with American hopes high
Ben Shelton arrived at the U.S. Open brimming with confidence and determined to be part of the American surge many believe could finally break through at Flushing Meadows.