Coco Gauff

The veteran Frenchman celebrated his birthday with a 2:6, 6:1, 6:2, 6:0 win over Vallejo, becoming the oldest player to win a singles match in New York since Jimmy Connors. Coco Gauff started on the right foot, Rybakina eased concerns about her injury, and Bencic was unexpectedly eliminated.

The WTA announced that all players will be required to undergo genetic testing, a move that is sparking debate on the tour. Aryna Sabalenka supported it, Elena Rybakina was reserved, and Coco Gauff warned against turning the issue into a tool to attack the transgender community.