- Seventeen-year-old California native Thea Frodin made her Grand Slam debut at the US Open, losing 6-3, 6-2 to second seed Elena Rybakina.
- Frodin, who previously worked as a tennis body double for Serena Williams in the 2021 film King Richard, delivered 11 aces during the match.
- Frodin earned her wild card entry into the US Open main draw by winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls' 18s National Championships.
- Rybakina praised the teenager's play and could take the world No. 1 ranking if she reaches the semifinals or if Aryna Sabalenka fails to win the tournament.
- In a major shock, fourth seed Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years after losing in the first round to Mariano Navone in five sets.
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