Defending champion, Serbia Novak Djokovic defeated Moldova in the opening round of the US Open tennis tournament Radu Albotin I won 6–2, 6–2, 6–4.
The recent Olympic champion will face his compatriot next Laslo Djerenwho defeated Germany in a five-round struggle Jan-Lennard Struff 6–7, 6–1, 7–6, 6–4, 6–2.
One of the early favorites for the women’s tournament Aryna Sabalenka beat Australia in her opening women’s singles match Priscilla Hon 6–3, 6–3.