Emma Raducanu has claimed her first victory at Flushing Meadows since her stunning 2021 triumph, advancing comfortably in the first round. The British number one, who won the US Open as a qualifier three years ago, showed flashes of her best form to ease through the opening match.
Raducanu will next face Indonesia's Janice Tjen, who also progressed from the first round. The 2021 champion's return to form will be a welcome sight for British tennis fans, as she looks to build momentum in New York.
Elsewhere, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a tight first set to defeat Rebeka Masarova 7-5, 6-1. The world number one, seeking her fourth Grand Slam title, struggled initially but dominated the second set to seal victory.
In other results, 2021 runner-up Leylah Fernandez and 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova both secured wins. The biggest upset of the day came from Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, who saved a match point and came back from 5-1 down in the deciding set to beat 14th seed Clara Tauson 9-7 in the final-set tie-break.
