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US Open 2026: Rybakina and Gauff Reach Second Round

The US Open is a major tennis tournament being played in New York.

Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff both won their first matches and moved into the second round.

Rybakina beat Thea Frodin in straight sets despite recently dealing with a heel injury.

Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez and stayed calm when her opponent began playing better.

Rybakina and Gauff are among three players who could take the top ranking from Aryna Sabalenka.

Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz also advanced.

Flavio Cobolli made a big comeback after losing the first two sets.

Rain delayed several matches, and at least five late matches were postponed.

Key facts

Rybakina's result: Defeated Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2.
Gauff's result: Defeated Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4.
Ranking stakes: Rybakina, Gauff and Jessica Pegula can potentially replace Aryna Sabalenka as world number one.
Rybakina's injury: She recently missed a Cincinnati quarter-final because of a left heel injury and is managing training, rest and treatment.
Andreeva's result: The fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva defeated Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2.
Cobolli's comeback: Flavio Cobolli recovered from two sets down to beat Francisco Comesana 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Weather delays: Rain caused a nearly four-hour delay, further evening delays and the postponement of at least five late matches.

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