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Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her 2026 US Open debut Monday night as she beat Anastasia Zakharova 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3).

Thea Frodin, who was the body double for the actor who played Serena Williams in the 2021 film "King Richard," will play her first US Open singles match Tuesday against No. 2 Elena Rybakina.

American No. 8 seed Ben Shelton recovered from a miserable start to defeat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the first round of the US Open on Monday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Britain's Harriet Dart battled through to Round 2 at the US Open after coming from a set down to oust home hope Peyton Stearns.

Stan Wawrinka's Grand Slam career ended Monday when the 2016 US Open champion lost 7-6 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-0 to Matteo Berrettini.

Aryna Sabalenka had a successful start to her US Open title defense, beating Camila Osorio 6-4, 6-4 on Monday to begin her bid to be the first player to win three straight US Open championships since Serena Williams in 2012-14.

Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. "Pretty much expected, to be honest," Tsitsipas said. "I am surprised it came so late, though."

On Monday, Carlos Alcaraz returned from injury after fourth months away -- and looked like he could defend his US Open title.

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the US Open and looked healthy enough for a run at a repeat, beating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday.

The stars were out at Arthur Ashe Stadium to take in the sights at the 2026 US Open.