The 2026 US Open tennis tournament is underway, with several notable players competing on the opening day. Jasmine Paolini, the 19th seed, has secured the first set against Veronika Erjavec with a score of 6-3. Paolini, who was a beaten finalist at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in 2024, is playing her opponent, ranked 106th in the world, on Louis Armstrong.
Meanwhile, 27th seed Barbora Krejcikova is facing Kamilla Rakhimova on Court 17. Krejcikova, a two-time Grand Slam winner, has a 1-0 head-to-head lead over Rakhimova, having won against her at the US Open in 2021.
Other prominent players scheduled to open their campaigns include Jessica Pegula, Daniil Medvedev, and Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, 39, is reportedly pursuing his 25th Grand Slam title. British hopes include Cam Norrie, Toby Samuel, Jacob Fearnley, and Katie Boulter, with a total of nine British players in the main draw, the highest number since 1981.