The US Open 2026 began with several notable results on day one. Jessica Pegula advanced with a straight-sets victory over Elena-Gabriela Ruse, while seventh seed Daniil Medvedev defeated Hugo Gaston in three sets. Katie Boulter also secured her place in the second round after overcoming Carol Young Suh Lee in a three-set contest.
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Mamdani Secures $100 U.S. Open Tickets for NYC
NEW YORK, United States — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an agreement to make 1,000 U.S. Open tickets available to city residents for $100 each, a move aimed at improving access to one of the city’s biggest sporting events as resale prices continue to rise. The initiative, however, has generated criticism from some residents who argue that city leadership should prioritize economic challenges such as housing affordability.
Arthur Fils Wins Cincinnati Open Masters 1000
CINCINNATI, United States — Arthur Fils produced a commanding performance in the deciding set to defeat Frances Tiafoe in the Cincinnati Open men’s singles final on Sunday. The 22-year-old Frenchman won 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to claim the biggest title of his career and end France’s 12-year wait for a Masters 1000 champion.
Jannik Sinner Pulls Out of US Open With Knee Injury
NEW YORK, United States — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the U.S. Open because of a persistent right knee injury, dealing a major blow to the season’s final Grand Slam just two days before the tournament begins in New York.
Swiatek Fights Back to Reach First Final of 2026 at Canadian Open
TORONTO, Canada — Iga Swiatek fought back from a deciding-set deficit to defeat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at the Canadian Open on Wednesday, reaching her first final of the 2026 season at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto.