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World No.1 Jannik Sinner opened his US Open title defence in emphatic fashion on Tuesday, brushing aside Czech Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 in just one hour 38 minutes.
The 24-year-old Italian, aiming to become the first man since Roger Federer (2004–2008) to win back-to-back titles in New York, barely broke a sweat on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
“It feels great to be back here. Obviously it’s a very special tournament,” said Sinner, who withdrew injured from last week’s Cincinnati final against Carlos Alcaraz.
“I’m healthy again. Every year is different, but I’ve started this tournament in the best possible way.”
Sinner will face Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in the third round.
On the women’s side, top seed Iga Swiatek was equally ruthless, swatting aside Colombia’s Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2.
The victory was historic, making the 24-year-old Pole the first woman ever to win 65 consecutive WTA-level first-round matches, breaking Monica Seles’ long-standing record.
Swiatek’s post-match press conference, however, was dominated not by tennis but by news of Taylor Swift’s engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce; a self-confessed “Swiftie,” Swiatek beamed:
“I’m just happy for her, because she deserves the best.”
Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam winner and US Open champion in 2022, next faces Dutch qualifier Suzan Lamens.
Gauff pushed to the limit
Defending women’s champion Coco Gauff endured a torrid late-night battle before outlasting Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4, 6-7 (2/7), 7-5 in nearly three hours.
Despite 59 unforced errors, 10 double faults and six dropped service games, Gauff found enough resilience to survive.
“It wasn’t the best but I’m happy to get through,” said Gauff, who admitted to being mentally drained after overhauling her coaching team ahead of the tournament.
The 20-year-old, who lifted her second Grand Slam at Roland Garros earlier this year, said she is still working on revamping her serve:
“It’s been really tough, mentally exhausting… but it was an improvement on last week.”
Osaka at home in New York
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka marked her return to Flushing Meadows with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Belgium’s Greet Minnen.
Seeded 23rd, the Japanese star said stepping back on court in New York felt special:
“Whenever I play here the atmosphere feels like home, and it is home for me.”
Men’s third seed Alexander Zverev avoided another early Grand Slam stumble, defeating Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in a match that finished after midnight.
The German, a three-time Grand Slam runner-up, was forced to save a set point in the second before sealing victory with a late break.
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