The 2026 US Open got underway on day one with Jessica Pegula, Cameron Norrie and Daniil Medvedev among the headline names taking to the courts in New York.
Pegula Leads American Charge
Jessica Pegula opened her campaign on the first day of the tournament, competing in the women's singles draw. The American player was one of the key attractions on the opening schedule as the event got into full swing at Flushing Meadows.
Cameron Norrie also featured on day one, representing British interest in the men's singles. His first-round match was among the early fixtures as the tournament's opening day unfolded.
Medvedev Begins Title Bid
Daniil Medvedev, a former champion at the event, started his 2026 run in the men's singles draw. The Russian player's match was one of the most anticipated contests on the opening day's schedule.
The opening day of the tournament saw a full programme of first-round matches across the venue, with players from both the men's and women's draws beginning their quests for the title.
Action across the day featured a mix of established stars and emerging talent, as the first round of the season's final Grand Slam got underway.
