Dominant Starts for Djokovic, Gauff at U.S. Open; Thiem Bids Emotional Farewell

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff secured comfortable wins in the first round of the U.S. Open. Meanwhile, Dominic Thiem bid a final farewell to the Grand Slam where he experienced his greatest triumph, and other notable players like Aryna Sabalenka also advanced.

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff secured comfortable wins in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday. Djokovic defeated Moldovan qualifier Radu Albot in straight sets, marking his 78th win at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The Serbian world number two aimed to clinch his 25th Grand Slam title. Gauff overcame France's Varvara Gracheva with ease, shaking off recent disappointing performances.

Dominic Thiem, struggling with a wrist injury, played his last match at the tournament, losing to Ben Shelton. Other notable progressions included Aryna Sabalenka, who dispatched Priscilla Hon under the lights.

(With inputs from agencies.)