At the US Open on Tuesday, Flavio Cobolli staged an impressive comeback from being two sets down, while Maria Sakkari overcame a 6-2, 4-0 deficit to defeat Robin Montgomery. Meanwhile, French Open champion Mirra Andreeva and 2024 US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz advanced smoothly to the second round.
Cobolli, the No. 5 seed, defeated Francisco Comesana 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 after an intense 4-hour, 12-minute match. He avoided an early exit by making a remarkable two-set comeback, unlike some other top players who had already exited the tournament.
Fritz, seeded No. 9, secured a comfortable 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Darwin Blanch, while Andreev cruised past Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2.
In another match, Madison Keys, the No. 22 seed and 2017 US Open runner-up, defeated Alina Korneeva 7-5, 6-4 to progress to the second round. Despite facing a younger opponent, Keys expressed relief at overcoming the challenges of a Grand Slam first-round match.
Play was initially delayed due to rain, with matches only taking place in Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium. Elena Rybakina, seeded No. 2, defeated Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2, marking the start of outdoor play in the afternoon.
Upcoming matches included Coco Gauff, Alex Eala, and top-seeded Alexander Zverev scheduled to play at night. Notably, Keys faced a minor setback but managed to recover and secure the win after a tough battle.
Belinda Bencic, the No. 12 seed, suffered a defeat against Yulia Putintseva in a closely contested match, ending her run in the tournament.
