US Open Tennis

Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, reacts following a match against Storm Hunter, of Australia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York.

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Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev and Marta Kostyuk among the early winners at the US Open

Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev and Marta Kostyuk among the early winners at the US Open

Third-ranked Jessica Pegula shook off nerves that contributed to a slow start against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, winning her opening match at the U.S. Open 6-3, 6-2. Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 champion, and No. 11 seed Marta Kostyuk were among the other early winners. Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title on Sunday night against Mariano Navone. Venus Williams faces fellow American wild card Sophia Kenin in the last match of the night at Ashe.