Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Aryna Sabalenka Opens US Open Title Defense With Victory
Aryna Sabalenka won her first match at the US Open.
She beat Camila Osorio in two sets.
Sabalenka played aggressively and hit 32 winners.
She is trying to win the tournament for the third year in a row.
She is also trying to keep her number one ranking.
Her next opponent will be Polina Iatcenko.
Novak Djokovic was unexpectedly eliminated in the first round.
Carlos Alcaraz will soon start defending his title against Roman Safiullin.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 in the US Open first round.
The world number one hit 32 winners and advanced to face Polina Iatcenko.
Sabalenka is pursuing a third consecutive US Open title and defending her top ranking.
Novak Djokovic suffered a first-round loss to Mariano Navone, his earliest major exit in 20 years.
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his title defense against Roman Safiullin after an injury layoff.
- Who
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio; Novak Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone, while Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to face Roman Safiullin.
- What
- Sabalenka won her US Open opening match in straight sets and began her pursuit of a third consecutive title.
- When
- Monday for Sabalenka's first-round match; the article does not specify a calendar date.
- Where
- The US Open, with Sabalenka's match played at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
- Why
- Sabalenka is seeking a third straight US Open championship and defending her world number one ranking.
- Sabalenka's score
- 6-2, 6-4 against Camila Osorio
- First-round winners
- Aryna Sabalenka hit 32 winners
- Next opponent
- Polina Iatcenko
- Ranking
- Sabalenka entered the tournament as world number one
- Title pursuit
- She is seeking a third consecutive US Open title
- Djokovic result
- Novak Djokovic lost in the first round to Mariano Navone
- Alcaraz's opener
- Carlos Alcaraz is set to play Roman Safiullin