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U.S. Open main draw play begins in New York
Opening-round matches feature top-ranked players including Jessica Pegula, Novak Djokovic, and Venus Williams.
The short version
- Main draw play at the U.S. Open started on Sunday at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
- Top competitors scheduled for action include Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, and Venus Williams.
- Novak Djokovic enters the tournament seeking a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title following a recent loss at the Cincinnati Open.
Key facts
- Main draw play for the U.S. Open began Sunday morning at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.[Associated Press]
- Third-ranked Jessica Pegula leads off Arthur Ashe Stadium against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, followed by Daniil Medvedev playing Hugo Gaston.[Associated Press]
- Novak Djokovic is scheduled to face Mariano Navone during the Sunday night session as he pursues a 25th Grand Slam title.[Associated Press]
- Venus Williams faces Sophia Kenin in the late match at Arthur Ashe Stadium and is set to compete in doubles with her sister Serena Williams.[Associated Press]