Top-ranked Iga Swiatek faced a challenging first-round match at the U.S. Open but managed to secure a victory against Kamilla Rakhimova with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (6) on Tuesday. Swiatek, the reigning 2022 champion, displayed resilience as she fought back from a 6-3 deficit in the tiebreaker, ultimately winning the next five points to clinch the match when her opponent missed a backhand shot.
Swiatek's triumph extended her impressive record in first-round matches at Grand Slam events to 22-1, with a perfect 6-0 record at the U.S. Open specifically. Meanwhile, Danielle Collins, the No. 11 seed, suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of fellow American Caroline Dolehide, losing 1-6, 7-5, 6-4. Collins, who recently announced her intention to retire at the end of the season, will continue to compete in the doubles event at Flushing Meadows.
