Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka won her first-round match on 2026-08-31, advancing her bid for a third consecutive US Open title, while men's 10th seed Arthur Fils exited the tournament on day two. The men's draw experienced significant upsets.
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Aryna Sabalenka got off to a winning start in her quest for a third successive US Open title on Monday while men's 10th seed Arthur Fils exited, as the second day of the tournament kicked off after Novak Djokovic's shock defeat left another major hole in the men's field.