Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio in straight sets on day two of the US Open, while Carlos Alcaraz opened his tournament against Roman Safiullin.
Key facts
- •Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the next round.
- •Novak Djokovic suffered his first first-round grand slam loss since January 2006.
- •Arthur Fils took the first set 6-4 against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
- •Harriet Dart defeated Peyton Stearns in three sets to reach the second round.
- •Sabalenka is seeking to retain her world No. 1 ranking, though Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula remain in contention for the top spot.
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka secured a victory against Camila Osorio on Arthur Ashe Stadium during the second day of the 2026 US Open. Meanwhile, seven-time grand slam winner Carlos Alcaraz began his campaign against Roman Safiullin. The tournament continues following the notable first-round exit of Novak Djokovic, his first such loss at a grand slam since 2006.
By the numbers
Sabalenka Secures Opening Win
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 to advance in the tournament. Despite facing pressure in the second set, where she committed 20 unforced errors compared to Osorio's 15, Sabalenka maintained control to close out the match. The victory marks a continuation of her title defense, having won the tournament in both 2024 and 2025.
Men’s Singles Action
Carlos Alcaraz faced Roman Safiullin in his opening match, encountering a brief challenge during his second service game before holding. Elsewhere, 10th seed Arthur Fils took the first set against Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4. Andrey Rublev faced a difficult start against Otto Virtanen, trailing by two sets after losing two tiebreaks, though he led 5-0 in the third set.
Other Tournament Results
Harriet Dart moved into the second round after a three-set victory over Peyton Stearns. Karolina Muchova, the seventh seed, established a strong lead against Sinja Kraus, while other matches included Zidansek versus Timofeeva and Ito against Selekhmeteva.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Tennis.
