The US Open 2025 opened with a thrilling start in New York as women’s singles players battled it out in Round 1. Top seeds and fan favorites showed dominance, while rising stars and qualifiers made their mark with surprise performances.
Sabalenka Opens with Power
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka launched her US Open campaign in style, defeating Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova 7-5, 6-1. After a tight opening set, the Belarusian switched gears to power through the second and secure her spot in Round 2.
Pegula Cruises Past Sherif
American No.2 seed Jessica Pegula had little trouble on Louis Armstrong Stadium, easing past Egypt’s Mayar Sherif 6-0, 6-4. Pegula’s consistency from the baseline kept the match firmly in her control.
Raducanu Delights Crowd
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu made a winning return, dismantling Japan’s Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-2. The Brit looked sharp and confident, raising hopes for a deep run in New York.
Paolini & Navarro Advance
- Italy’s Jasmine Paolini (7) overcame Australia’s Destanee Aiava 6-2, 7-6(4).
- American Emma Navarro (10) survived a tense opener against China’s Wang Xinyu, edging it 7-6(9), 6-3.
Fernandez Wins Canadian Clash
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez (31) dominated her countrywoman Rebecca Marino, 6-2, 6-1, showing her trademark aggressive return game on Stadium 17.
Other Key Results from Round 1
- Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic (16) defeated China’s Zhang Shuai, 6-3, 6-3.
- Czech rising star Tereza Valentova edged Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.
- New Zealand’s Leonie Sun shocked Colombia’s Camila Osorio, 6-4, 2-6, 6-0.
- Russia’s Anna Blinkova eased past Ukraine’s Yulia Starodubtseva 6-3, 6-1.
- Czech Marketa Vondrousova (2023 Wimbledon champion) battled through to beat Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-3, 7-6(3).
- Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima outlasted Serbia’s Olga Danilovic in a dramatic three-setter 7-6(2), 4-6, 7-6(9).
- American Maria Kessler (32) upset Poland’s Magda Linette, 7-5, 7-5.
- Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko (25) dismissed China’s Wang Xiyu, 6-4, 6-3.
- Veteran Victoria Azarenka held off American teen Hina Inoue, 7-6(0), 6-4.
- Indonesia’s Janice Tjen shocked Veronika Kudermetova (24) 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
- Russia’s Anastasia Potapova overcame China’s Zhu Lin 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.
Surprises & Retirements
Spain’s Nuria Parrizas Diaz was forced to retire in her match against Veronika Kudermetova, halting her US Open journey.
Looking Ahead
With heavyweights like Sabalenka, Pegula, and Raducanu already through, the women’s draw promises thrilling battles in the rounds ahead. Rising talents like Fernandez, Navarro, and Valentova also signal an exciting mix of youth and experience in New York.
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