Zverev looks to improve after first-round scare

Alexander Zverev, the top-seeded player, endured a grueling five-hour, five-set match against Lorenzo Sonego in the US Open first round. The German veteran, who recently clinched his maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros and reached the Wimbledon final, acknowledged there was room for improvement in his performance but appreciated the challenging experience.

Zverev, who leads the head-to-head record 1-0 against Sonego, will face 52nd-ranked Quentin Halys in the second round on Thursday. Meanwhile, French Open champion Gael Monfils aims to continue his Grand Slam campaign by taking on American Lerner Tien in the second round, while Elena Rybakina, the Australian Open champion, will clash with Jessica Bouzas in a potential semi-final showdown.