Overview

• The No. 6 seed defeated Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the second round in New York.
• In his post-match remarks, Shelton said his girlfriend "took the red-eye from California" to attend his opener in Queens.
• The acknowledgement drew an enthusiastic response from the crowd, according to broadcast clips and reporting.
• Rodman traveled after playing for the NWSL’s Washington Spirit against Bay FC on Saturday, with reports noting she flew to New York shortly after the 3-2 win.
• The moment continued a run of cross-sport visibility, including Rodman’s public praise during Shelton’s Toronto Masters 1000 triumph earlier in August as reported by EssentiallySports.