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US Open Shocker: Top Seeds Fall in First Round!
2 Sep
Summary
- Novak Djokovic suffered an unprecedented early exit from the US Open.
- Arthur Fils, ranked tenth, was surprisingly defeated in the opening round.
- Top women's players like Gauff and Rybakina are set to make their debuts.
The first round of the 2026 US Open has concluded, revealing surprising early exits for several top players. Notably, Novak Djokovic, a perennial contender, was eliminated, marking his earliest departure from the tournament in his career. World No. 10 Arthur Fils also suffered a shocking defeat against an unranked competitor in a four-set match.
On the women's side, the early rounds have been more predictable, though significant matches are on the horizon. Players such as No. 5 Mirra Andreeva, No. 4 Coco Gauff, and No. 2 Elena Rybakina are set to make their tournament debuts on Tuesday. Any unexpected losses among these favorites would undoubtedly create further major upsets as the competition progresses towards the final rounds.
