Overview

• Darderi defeated Rinky Hijikata 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the second round and will face American Eliot Spizzirri.
• Paolini beat Destanee Aiava 6-2, 7-6 in a late-night debut on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
• Nardi was eliminated by Tomas Machac 6-3, 6-1, 6-1 in the first round.
• Bronzetti fell 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to qualifier Tereza Valentova in a three-set opener.
• The US Open opened at Flushing Meadows with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner defending last year’s title, and Italian viewers can watch on Supertennis, Sky Sport and NOW after a rights extension through 2030.