Daniil Medvedev wins opening match at US Open
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Daniil Medvedev secured a straight-sets victory against Hugo Gaston on Sunday to begin his US Open campaign. The win comes after Medvedev experienced difficulty during the hard-court swing leading up to the tournament. The match took place on the opening day of the event, providing the player with a successful start to the competition. Medvedev advances in the tournament draw following the result. No further details regarding his next opponent were provided in the initial reports.
- •Daniil Medvedev defeated Hugo Gaston in straight sets.
- •The match occurred on Sunday at the US Open.
- •Medvedev improved his form after a challenging hard-court swing.
- 5:50 AMESPN Tennis — Medvedev back on track with easy US Open win
"Daniil Medvedev bounced back from a rough showing in the hard-court swing ahead of the US Open, beating Hugo Gaston in straight sets to open the Slam on Sunday.
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