The U.S. Open is off to an exciting start as top-ranked Iga Swiatek battled through a tough first-round match, ultimately emerging victorious against Kamilla Rakhimova with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (6). The 2022 champion showcased her resilience by coming back from a 6-3 deficit in the tiebreaker to secure the win.
Swiatek’s win further solidified her impressive record in first-round matches at Grand Slams, now standing at 22-1 and a perfect 6-0 at the U.S. Open. Meanwhile, in a surprising upset, No. 11 seed Danielle Collins was defeated by fellow American Caroline Dolehide in a 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 match. Collins, who recently announced her plans to retire at the end of the season, still has a chance in the doubles competition at Flushing Meadows.
On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner, the No. 1 seed, took to the court following Swiatek’s match. This marked his return to action after news broke that he had failed two drug tests in March, narrowly escaping suspension. Other notable results include No. 7 seed Hubert Hurkacz and No. 25 seed Jack Draper advancing to the second round, while No. 19 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, a semifinalist in the 2021 U.S. Open, was eliminated by Czech player Jakub Mensik in straight sets.
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