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US Open 2026: Paolini and Medvedev secure opening victories
The US Open 2026 has commenced with several notable opening matches. In the women's draw, Jasmine Paolini secured a victory in her first match after a month of inactivity, defeating Veronika Erjavec 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Paolini is set to face Lucrezia Stefanini in the second round, following Stefanini's win over Dayana Yastremska (6-3, 4-6, 6-1). Other women's results include a dominant performance by third seed Jessica Pegula against Gabriela Ruse (6-3, 6-2) and a win for Marta Kostyuk.
In the men's draw, seventh seed and 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev advanced by defeating Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. Jiri Lehecka overcame Pablo Carreno-Busta in a four-set match (6-1, 7-6, 4-6, 6-2), while Tommy Paul came back from a set down to beat Coleman Wong 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3.
Looking ahead, the tournament faces the absence of Jannik Sinner. In the men's field, Alex Zverev is considered a theoretical favorite, though questions remain regarding the physical condition of Carlos Alcaraz.
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Daniil Medvedev · Jasmine Paolini · Jessica Pegula · Lucrezia Stefanini · US Open
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jasmine Paolini will face Lucrezia Stefanini in the second round. www.zerounotv.it · napolipiu.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Daniil Medvedev defeated Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. www.zerounotv.it · napolipiu.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jiri Lehecka defeated Pablo Carreno-Busta 6-1, 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-2. www.zerounotv.it · napolipiu.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jasmine Paolini defeated Veronika Erjavec 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in her US Open debut. www.zerounotv.it · napolipiu.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jessica Pegula defeated Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-2. www.zerounotv.it · napolipiu.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lucrezia Stefanini defeated Dayana Yastremska 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. www.zerounotv.it · napolipiu.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carlos Alcaraz's physical condition remains uncertain heading into the tournament. www.unionesarda.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tommy Paul defeated Coleman Wong 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-3, 6-3. www.zerounotv.it · napolipiu.com