Sabalenka begins US Open defence, men's draw blown open with second big exit
Aryna Sabalenka got off to a winning start in her quest for a third successive US Open title on Monday while men's 10th seed Arthur Fils exited, as the second day of the tournament kicked off after Novak Djokovic's shock defeat left another major hole in the men's field.
Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz started their title defenses with round one wins on Monday at the US Open. However, the men's draw saw significant upsets, with Arthur Fils becoming the second prominent name to be eliminated after Novak Djokovic's shocking exit on the opening day. Former semifinalist Lois Boisson, who reached the French Open semifinals in 2024 and won a WTA Tour title, suffered a devastating loss to 26th seed Emma Navarro.
Boisson broke down in tears, smashing her racquet and throwing it to the ground in frustration. In other matches, Stefanos Tsitsipas stunned Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-4, advancing to a second-round clash with Lloyd Harris. The tournament, benefiting from expanded play, saw seven matches suspended due to rain on Sunday night and resumed on Monday.
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