New York -- The US Open kicked off with an exciting start as defending champion Coco Gauff showcased her skills in a dominant performance against Varvara Gracheva. Gauff's 6-2, 6-0 victory not only secured her spot in the second round but also silenced any doubts about her form coming into the tournament.
Another young American, Ben Shelton, impressed with a convincing win over 2020 champion Dominic Thiem. The day also saw seeded women's players like Zheng Qinwen and Donna Vekic securing victories, while Maria Sakkari had to retire due to a shoulder injury.
