Top seed Jannik Sinner has put the doping controversy behind him with a solid start to his US Open campaign, where he defeated Mackenzie McDonald. Fellow contender Carlos Alcaraz also advanced, overcoming Li Tu after a minor setback. Alcaraz will face Botic van de Zandschulp in the next round. Meanwhile, Dan Evans had an epic five-set victory over Karen Khachanov, lasting over five hours.
Unfortunately, former champion Emma Raducanu was eliminated by Sofia Kenin, while Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek both advanced. Naomi Osaka made a successful return to New York with a win over Jelena Ostapenko. On the men’s side, Daniil Medvedev and Jasmine Paolini advanced, but Stefanos Tsitsipas fell to Thanasi Kokkinakis.
In her final Grand Slam before retiring, Danielle Collins was defeated by Caroline Dolehide. The matches featured ups and downs, with players expressing gratitude for the support of fans. Tournaments like the US Open have provided an exciting platform for emerging talent like Li Tu and seasoned champions like Medvedev. The competition promises to deliver more thrilling matches and surprises as the tournament progresses.
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