Day One Drama: Big Surprises at the U.S. Open

The U.S. Open kicked off with exciting matches as notable players advanced and surprised the crowd. Wimbledon champion Krejcikova, American Nakashima, and defending champion Gauff easily moved to the second round. Meanwhile, former finalists and seeds like Rune and Schwartzman faced early eliminations, adding shock and thrill to the tournament.

The U.S. Open's inaugural day unfolded with a series of thrilling matches, setting the tone for an exhilarating tournament ahead.

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova started strong, outplaying Spanish entrant Marina Bassols Ribera 7-6(3) 6-2. American Brandon Nakashima stunned fans with a commanding straight-sets victory over 15th seed Holger Rune, concluding at 6-2 6-1 6-4.

The day also saw dramatic farewells: veteran Diego Schwartzman bowed out after losing to Gael Monfils, and Maria Sakkari retired mid-match due to injury. As usual, defending champions like Coco Gauff and promising players such as Alexander Zverev flexed their muscles, ensuring their spot in the second round.

(With inputs from agencies.)