Drama-free Medvedev wins, former US Open champion pulls out
Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has cruised to a straight-sets victory in the first round at Flushing Meadows.
Daniil Medvedev secured a straightforward victory in the first round of the US Open, defeating Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Former US Open champion Marin Cilic and 2022 runner-up Casper Ruud have both withdrawn from the tournament due to injury. Jessica Pegula, ranked third in the world, also advanced to the second round, winning her match against Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-2.
Despite his previous struggles in the tournament, Medvedev exhibited a confident performance, breaking his opponent's serve twice and converting crucial break points. Cilic, a four-time winner at Flushing Meadows, will be replaced by lucky loser Otto Virtanen in the draw, who will face 23rd seed Andrey Rublev. Ruud, who retired mid-match due to a back injury, joins a list of withdrawals including Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, Joao Fonseca, and Holger Rune.
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