{
  "id": 4505872,
  "title": "Drama-free Medvedev wins, former US Open champion pulls out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/drama-free-medvedev-wins-former-us-open-champion-pulls-out-4505872",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T21:34:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/daniil-medvedev-wins-us-open-first-round-marin-cilic-out/107096532"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daniil Medvedev, the former US Open champion, secured a straightforward win in the first round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. On the other hand, two former champions, Marin Cilic and Casper Ruud, along with 2022 runner-up Casper Ruud, have withdrawn from the US Open due to injuries. Jessica Pegula, ranked third in women's tennis, triumphed in her home grand slam opener. Medvedev defeated France's Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, showcasing his aggressive play and overpowering Gaston with his 34 winners to 11 from Gaston.",
  "summary": "Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has cruised to a straight-sets victory in the first round at Flushing Meadows.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Former winner Čilić and 2022 runner-up Ruud ruled out of US Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/former-winner-cilic-and-2022-runner-up-ruud-ruled-out-of-us-open",
        "published": "2026-08-30T21:20:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Drama-free Medvedev wins, former US Open champion pulls out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/drama-free-medvedev-wins-former-us-open-champion-pulls-out",
        "published": "2026-08-30T21:34:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}