Top seed Jannik Sinner has left the doping controversy behind with a solid start in the US Open, while Carlos Alcaraz also advances to the second round. Sinner overcame an early setback to secure a win and is grateful for the fan support. The attention then turned to Alcaraz, who faced a tough battle with Li Tu before prevailing in four sets. Briton Dan Evans also had an exhausting five-hour match to advance, while former champion Emma Raducanu fell to Sofia Kenin. The women’s top seed Iga Swiatek and two-time champion Naomi Osaka progressed, with Jasmine Paolini and Danielle Collins also securing wins. The men’s fifth seed Daniil Medvedev and 2019 New York champion Bianca Andreescu had to work hard for their victories. Meanwhile, retiring player Danielle Collins lost to Caroline Dolehide. In other matches, Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a defeat, while Elena Rybakina overcame a late challenge to secure a win. Overall, the first-round action at the US Open saw some thrilling matches and surprising results, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.
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