Overview
- Persistent rain at Flushing Meadows has forced repeated suspensions and cancellations and left a backlog of first‑round matches to be completed, putting organizers on a tight catch‑up schedule by Wednesday.
- Top seed Alexander Zverev narrowly escaped a near five‑hour, five‑set opener against Lorenzo Sonego to reach the second round, a late‑night match that tested his fitness and may shorten his recovery window.
- Third‑ranked Jessica Pegula and former champion Daniil Medvedev both moved into the third round with straight‑set wins while American Ben Shelton advanced after a four‑set victory, giving several top players a clear path forward.
- Second seed Elena Rybakina beat Thea Frodin to advance but commentators raised concerns about a recent Achilles flare‑up and limited movement that could matter for her challenge to Aryna Sabalenka’s No. 1 ranking.
- Fan favorites and storylines are building under the roofs as Gaël Monfils won on his 40th birthday, Alexandra Eala impressed, and defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were scheduled for night sessions that will reveal their form after the disruptions.