Swiatek extends Grand Slam opening-round streak to 28 at U.S. Open

Iga Swiatek extended her record of consecutive Grand Slam opening-round victories to 28 with a routine win over Wang Xiyu, while top seed Aryna Sabalenka and other favorites advanced on a busy day at the U.S. Open. The action on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, saw several seeded players progress, though the tournament also featured notable upsets and dramatic comebacks.

Swiatek, the No. 8 seed and 2022 champion, defeated Wang 6-2, 6-3 in one hour and 28 minutes. Her only previous first-round loss at a major came at Wimbledon in 2019. The victory kept her on track for a potential deep run, with her path potentially leading to a quarterfinal against Elena Rybakina and a semifinal against Coco Gauff. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has picked Swiatek as her favorite to win the tournament, citing the Pole's recent form, which includes a title at the Canadian Open.

Defending champion Sabalenka, the top seed, also moved safely into the second round, overcoming some patchy moments to defeat Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4. Her title defense continues as she seeks a third consecutive U.S. Open crown.

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