US Open First Round: Monfils Advances Despite Vallejo Comeback Bid
Mixed Results on Day One of US Open First Round
The 2026 US Open got underway on September 2nd with several notable matches in the opening round. Gael Monfils showed resilience to defeat Dalila Vallejo 6-2, 1-6, 2-6, 0-6, bouncing back after dropping three straight sets to claim the opening set decisively.
Gauff Survives Tight Battle
American top seed Coco Gauff battled through a difficult encounter against Zeynep Sonmez, ultimately prevailing 3-6, 4-6 in a closely contested match that saw both sets decided by narrow margins.
Eala and Jeanjean Overcome Strong Resistance
Alexandra Eala faced an uphill battle against Mihaela Stoiana, falling 1-6, 2-6 in a lopsided affair. Laurie Jeanjean also struggled against Angelique Rus, losing 6-7, 2-6 in another challenging opening-round contest.
All results of 2026-09-02
| Tournament | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| US Open | G. Monfils def. D. Vallejo | 6-2 1-6 2-6 0-6 |
| US Open | C. Gauff def. Z. Sonmez | 3-6 4-6 |
| US Open | A. Eala def. M. Stoiana | 1-6 2-6 |
| US Open | L. Jeanjean def. A. Rus | 6-7 2-6 |