The US Open main event got off to a spectacular start on Monday, following a week-long fan week. Defending womens singles champion Iga Swiatesk and returning semifinalist Frances Tiafoe kicked off the action with wins over Holger Rune and Maria Sakkari. Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff secured wins against Alexandre Muller and Laura Siegemund, respectively.Coco Gauffs Anticipated PerformanceCoco Gauff has been in the limelight after her impressive performance at Wimbledon when she was just 15 years old. However, due to her recent series of victories on summer hard courts, there is an unprecedented level of anticipation for the young American as she competes at her home slam. Coco Gauff secured a win against Laura Siegemund 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 to storm into the next round. Gauff faced a tough challenge from Siegemund but managed to secure victory in the final set.No stopping Coco!Shes onto Round 2 after a hard-fought third set. pic.twitter.com/5kcrGqJg5B— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 29, 2023Novak Djokovics Return and ResurgenceNovak Djokovic made his comeback to the United States after winning the Cincinnati Masters, avenging his defeat to Carloz Alcaraz. Last year, Djokovic was not allowed to enter the US due to his unvaccinated status against COVID-19. He said,”It was last year during the Open Every year, I felt it was a pity that Im not there. I felt sad for not being able to participate. But this year, I mean, is this year. I dont think about what happened in the last year or last couple of years. Just focusing my attention to this years tournament.” All business from Novak Djokovic in Round 1! pic.twitter.com/x4aP1kMSkr— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 29, 2023Novak Djokovic, three time US Open champion made a winning comeback in the tournament. Djokovic secured a win over Frances Alexandre Muller in straight sets of 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round. Before this match, Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Milo Raonic in his first-round match. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff overcame a difficult challenge from Laura Siegemund to advance into the second round.The opening day had a special ceremony with speeches from Michelle Obama and Billie Jean King on the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the US Open. Day 1 witnessed a total of 64 single matches—32 each in the mens and womens draws.Today I was honored to celebrate @BillieJeanKing and the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the @USOpen. Billie Jean didnt just change tennis — she changed the future on and off the court for women and girls in the decades since. pic.twitter.com/w1BtovAWpu— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 29, 2023
