World · Singapore Bureau
Tennis: US Open gets underway in New York
The US Open tennis tournament opened in New York on Sunday with matches across all categories. Leading players competed on the opening day of the year's final Grand Slam event.
LSN Singapore ·
NEW YORK — The US Open commenced its annual run at Flushing Meadows on Sunday, with the first day of competition seeing action across singles, doubles and mixed doubles categories.
The tournament, which serves as the year's final Grand Slam event, drew competitors from around the world to compete for titles and ranking points. Players navigated the demanding conditions typical of late summer in New York as they began their campaigns.
Matches were played throughout the day across multiple courts, with seeded players among those featuring in the opening round of competition. The tournament is set to run over the coming weeks, with play continuing daily across the various draw sheets.
The US Open remains one of tennis' most prestigious events, attracting elite players seeking to claim one of sport's most coveted titles. The opening day marked the start of what is typically a fortnight of intense competition on the hard courts of the iconic New York venue.