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If Carlos Alcaraz was under any doubt about the task facing him as he begins his US Open title defence today, Novak Djokovic will have refreshed his memory after he made a blistering return to the tournament and snatched his world No 1 ranking in the process.

Lily Miyazaki made a mark on her Flushing Meadows debut to reach round two as Novak Djokovic returned to world number one and Iga Swiatek also won.

The American sixth seed demonstrated her poise and experience as she moved into the second round at Flushing Meadows after nearly three hours

Sharing advice in moments of self-doubt helped the Australians win their opening matches but they face formidable opponents next

After a rousing tribute from former first lady Michelle Obama, Billie Jean King on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors, promising to never stop fighting to maintain that hard-won progress

New York tennis stars have a long history of comebacks, inspiring hope for Serena Williams' return. Several players have returned after injury or retirement, such as Tomljanovic, Brady, Raonic, Wozniacki, Strycova, and Svitolina. While some are open to the idea of returning, Isner is done after the US Open.

Britain’s sole representative on day one, Miyazaki, beat Russian Margarita Betova 6-3 6-3.

The world No 198 said she was ‘lost for words’ after her 6-3, 6-3 triumph, having come through qualifying unseeded to make her US Open debut

Tennis player Fiona Ferro has returned to compete at the U.S. Open a year after she accused her former coach of rape

The court is crammed in between the Arthur Ashe and Grandstand Stadiums.

The 2023 U.S. Open will get underway on Monday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.