Top Players Begin 2026 US Open Second Round Amid Early Upset
The second day of the 2026 US Open features top players including defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek competing in first-round matches at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Notable early action included Novak Djokovic's upset loss due to physical issues. Alcaraz returns after injury, facing Roman Safiullin, while Sabalenka and Swiatek begin their title pursuits against Camila Osorio and Wang Xiyu, respectively.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 31 Aug, 06:17 am. Other outlets followed.