Overview

• Raducanu opened with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Ena Shibahara, her first US Open match victory since lifting the trophy in 2021.
• She meets Janice Tjen as the first match on Louis Armstrong Stadium at 11 a.m. local time (4 p.m. BST).
• Tjen upset No. 24 seed Veronika Kudermetova and became the first Indonesian in more than 20 years to win a Grand Slam singles match, after a season featuring six titles and 59 wins.
• Ranked No. 36, Raducanu says work with new coach Francisco Roig is sharpening her game and boosting confidence.
• Ex-coach Mark Petchey said he believes Raducanu could win the tournament, praising her courage and comfort on big stages.