Cobolli's Comeback: Rallies from Two Sets Down at US Open

Flavio Cobolli achieved his first career two-set comeback at the U.S. Open, defeating Francisco Comesana in a grueling 4-hour, 12-minute match. After dropping the first two sets, Cobolli rallied to win the next three, changing his attire mid-match which he credited for the shift in momentum. His victory prevented him from joining other high-ranked players like Novak Djokovic and Arthur Fils, who experienced early upsets in the men's draw. The tournament has already seen notable absences, including top-ranked Jannik Sinner due to injury.

Persistent rain showers throughout the day significantly disrupted the U.S. Open schedule, delaying play on all outside courts. Only matches on the roofed Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium could proceed as planned. In early action, No. 9 seed Taylor Fritz secured a swift victory, while No. 22 seed Madison Keys also advanced, overcoming a tough first-round opponent.

Other seeded players like Elena Rybakina, Belinda Bencic, and Maria Sakkari were scheduled to begin their campaigns later in the day. Defending champion Coco Gauff and top men's seed Alexander Zverev were slated for night matches on the final day of the first round. Keys, reflecting on her win, emphasized the difficulty of facing young, rising opponents in the high-pressure environment of a Grand Slam first round.