Day One brought energetic play at the US Open on the rapid hard courts of Flushing Meadows. Aryna Sabalenka began her title defence with a straight-sets victory over Rebeka Masarova, 7-5, 6-1. Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton also won opening matches and remain crowd favorites. Carlos Alcaraz debuted a fresh haircut and a sleeveless burgundy-and-white Nike outfit while defeating Reilly Opelka in straight sets and will face Mattia Bellucci. Venus Williams lost a three-set match to Karolina Muchova but wore a classic all-white outfit and displayed determination. Frances Tiafoe is noted for his likable personality and infectious smile.
Day One of the US Open lit up the tennis carnival in New York. The top players on tour got a taste of the rapid hard courts at Flushing Meadows. Aryna Sabalenka started her title defence with a resilient win over Rebeka Masarova in the first round. She outfoxed the Canadian in straight sets, 7-5, 6-1. Meanwhile, Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton also made winning starts to their campaigns. Both players are among the crowd favorites and will be eager to do well this year.
Alcaraz at the 2025 US Open - Day 2 - Source: Getty First up is Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz stunned onlookers with his fresh haircut at the US Open. He opted for a sharp sleeveless look by Nike, featuring burgundy and white hues. The Spaniard completed the look with matching Nike sneakers, giving him a feel-good factor on the court. Alcaraz also lived up to expectations with his performance, edging past Reilly Opelka in the first round. He defeated the American in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. The former champion will now take on Mattia Bellucci on Thursday.
Williams at the 2025 US Open - Day 2 - Source: Getty Second on the list is former World No. 1 Venus Williams. Williams entered New York after a last-16 finish in Washington and a first-round exit in Cincinnati. She took on Karolina Muchova in the first round and lost to the Czech in a gripping three-set bout, 6-3, 2-6, 6-1. The American sported a classic all-white outfit at the US Open this year. She stood out effortlessly under the lights and added to her legendary status on the court. Williams also won hearts with a never-say-die attitude and took a set off 11th seed Muchova in the first round.
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