Thrilling Matches On Day One of U.S. Open

The opening day of the U.S. Open saw several thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes. Defending champions made strong starts, while previous finalists experienced fierce competition. Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, and Coco Gauff were among the notable players advancing to the second round. Others like Clara Burel and Ben Shelton caused significant upsets.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic cruised into the second round of the U.S. Open on Monday, securing a 6-2 6-2 6-4 win against Radu Albot. Frances Tiafoe also advanced after beating Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 6-3 4-6 7-5.

One of the day's major upsets came from Clara Burel, who overcame a first-set loss to defeat former champion Sloane Stephens 0-6 7-5 7-5. Victoria Azarenka fought back to win her match against Yulia Starodubtseva 3-6 6-1 6-1, though the two players did not exchange handshakes afterward.

Newcomers and seasoned players alike showcased their skills. Barbora Krejcikova, Gael Monfils, and Madison Keys made notable advancements. Meanwhile, Brandon Nakashima's stunning victory over 15th seed Holger Rune and Ben Shelton's win over Dominic Thiem were among the highlights.

(With inputs from agencies.)