Iga Swiatek launched the defense of her US Open crown with an emphatic opening victory on Monday, Aug. 28, as Novak Djokovic eyed a return to the top of the men's world rankings on his long-awaited return to the tournament.
Iga Swiatek of Poland returns a shot against Rebecca Peterson of Sweden during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday, Aug. 28, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
"I wanted to start the tournament with everything I was focusing on. I was happy to play a great game, with all the pressure and expectations I was happy on the court," said Swiatek after her win.While Swiatek advanced safely, there was no such luck for Greece's eighth seed Maria Sakkari, who became the highest ranked early casualty, beaten 6-4, 6-4 by Spain's Rebeka Masarova, ranked 71st in the world.
Tenth seed Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic also made it safely through, blowing away Australia's Storm Hunter 6-4, 6-0 in 1hr 5min. The 36-year-old, whose refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19 prevented him from playing in the 2022 tournament, faces France's world number 84 Alexandre Muller later Monday.
Alcaraz, who defeated Djokovic in a five-set Wimbledon final classic in July, opens his US Open campaign on Tuesday.
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