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Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina advance to US Open second round
Keys won in straight sets during her 15th tournament appearance, while Rybakina and Flavio Cobolli also secured opening-round victories.
The short version
- Madison Keys defeated Alina Korneeva 7-5, 6-4 under the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof to advance to the second round of the US Open.
- Elena Rybakina advanced past wildcard Thea Frodin in straight sets following a recent foot injury, keeping her in contention for the world No. 1 ranking.
- Fifth seed Flavio Cobolli came back from a two-set deficit to win his first-round match against Francisco Comesaña.
Key facts
- Madison Keys secured a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Alina Korneeva to reach the second round during her 15th career appearance at the US Open.[The Guardian]
- Elena Rybakina defeated 17-year-old American wildcard Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2 in her first match since suffering a foot injury at the Cincinnati Open.[The Guardian]
- Rybakina can attain the world No. 1 ranking if she reaches the tournament semifinals and Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, and Coco Gauff do not win the title.[The Guardian]
- In the men's draw, fifth seed Flavio Cobolli overcame a two-set deficit to beat Francisco Comesaña 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Elena Rybakina's path to the world No. 1 ranking depends on her advancing to the semifinals and other top contenders not winning the tournament.[The Guardian]
Sources
- Madison Keys beats nerves and Alina Korneeva to progress at US OpenThe Guardian - US