From New York: Jessica Pegula and Daniil Medvedev scored early wins at the US Open. Pegula, ranked third, had a decisive victory over Sofia Kenin, advancing to the third round. Medvedev, the seventh seed, won in straight sets. Another American, Alex Michelsen, defeated Brandon Nakashima.

Nine American men were in action on the same day. The US Open is also where title defenders will pursue their championships, including Alcaraz and Sabalenka.

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