Overview
- Alexander Zverev edged Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(7), 7-5, 6-4 in a 4-hour, 53-minute match that finished in the early hours after Tuesday night and sent the No. 1 seed into the second round.
- Zverev is scheduled to face Quentin Halys next and said the gruelling win was the match he needed after a difficult lead-up to the tournament.
- Persistent rain forced play onto Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong stadiums with their roofs closed, creating a backlog of about 14 unfinished first‑round matches that organisers must complete in the coming session.
- Rising players and veterans also advanced on the compressed card: Coco Gauff, Alexandra Eala, Taylor Fritz and Madison Keys won opening matches while Gaël Monfils marked his 40th birthday with a US Open singles win.
- Broadcast coverage drew separate scrutiny as viewer complaints about on-air commentary, especially remarks and name pronunciations by a veteran analyst, added to fan frustration during the late‑night matches and could influence broadcaster choices for late sessions.