Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff Advance in US Open

The first day of the US Open 2024 saw significant victories, highlighted by Clara Burel's remarkable comeback against Sloane Stephens, winning 0-6, 7-5, 7-5. Defending champion Novak Djokovic also advanced smoothly, defeating Radu Albot 6-2, 6-2, 6-4, despite struggling with ten double faults and 40 unforced errors. Coco Gauff began her title defense with a commanding 6-2, 6-0 win over Varvara Gracheva, showcasing a strong performance after a challenging summer. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz are set to headline the second day of the tournament, both returning as former champions. Notably, Holger Rune suffered an early exit, losing in straight sets to Brandon Nakashima. The tournament continues to draw large crowds, with a record 74,641 spectators attending the opening day matches.