Djokovic and Gauff Advance at US Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff both advanced to the second round of the US Open, with Djokovic defeating Radu Albot in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, acknowledged the electric atmosphere on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where a record 74,641 spectators were present. Gauff showcased her dominance with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Varvara Gracheva, firing 10 aces in just 66 minutes. Meanwhile, other notable performances included Ben Shelton's victory over Dominic Thiem, marking the end of Thiem's Grand Slam career, and Zheng Qinwen's comeback win against Amanda Anisimova. The tournament has seen mixed fortunes for American players, with Sloane Stephens suffering a surprising defeat. As the competition continues, Djokovic seeks to become the first man since Roger Federer to repeat a US Open title.