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[headline]Swiatek Advances in First Round of U.S. Open[/headline]
[byline]By 365nyt.dk[/byline]
[date]September 5, 2023[/date]

Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked player in women’s tennis, delivered an impressive performance in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday, defeating Kamilla Rakhimova with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (6). The match was intense, with Swiatek facing a challenge as Rakhimova led 6-3 in the tiebreaker. However, Swiatek showcased her tenacity by winning the next five points and concluding the match when Rakhimova made an error with her backhand.

With this victory, Swiatek now holds an impressive record of 22-1 in first rounds at Grand Slam tournaments and remains undefeated at the U.S. Open, boasting a 6-0 record.

In contrast to Swiatek’s success, 11th-seeded Danielle Collins experienced a disappointing exit, losing to American player Caroline Dolehide with scores of 1-6, 7-5, 6-4. Collins, who is 30 years old, has announced her plan to retire at the end of the season, although she is still participating in the women’s singles competition at Flushing Meadows.

On the men’s side, top seed Jannik Sinner played his opening match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This was his first appearance since reports of two doping test failures in March; however, he has avoided suspension. Sinner was followed by seventh-seeded Hubert Hurkacz and 25th-seeded Jack Draper, both of whom advanced to the second round. Meanwhile, 2021 semifinalist Felix Auger-Aliassime faced a significant upset as he was eliminated by Czech player Jakub Mensik with scores of 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

[conclusion]The U.S. Open continues with many exciting matches in the coming days, and tennis fans can look forward to more unexpected twists and performances from their favorites.[/conclusion]
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