This year’s edition of the US Open launched with a couple of screamers. Top seed and 2016 US Open runner-up Karolina Pliskova opened play with a first-round win over Anhelina Kalinina, thus booking her spot in the second round. Also on opening night, number four seed Naomi Osaka struggled to find consistency but survived a showdown with fellow Japanese Misaki Doi, winning 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.
The world’s top player and three-time champion Novak Djokovic maintained his unbeaten status this year and dismissed Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 6-4 and 6-1. In another well-fought match, the number five seed from Germany, Alexander Zverev, won against Kevin Anderson of South Africa at the Arthur Ashe Stadium – interestingly, Zverev has never lost to Anderson in six matches.
The Flushing Meadows fortnight continued on Tuesday with plenty of action. Andy Murray was down to sets and a break against Yoshihito Nishoka – but the match was far from over as the three-time Grand Slam tournament winner made a comeback to win it in five. On the same day, number-three seed Serena Williams won a straight-sets match against Kristie Ahn.
On Wednesday, the hottest action in the men’s singles should be Djokovic taking on Kyle Edmund. The Serbian is a clear favourite – and the odds are also in his favour for winning the tournament. But this edition of the US Open is quite unpredictable, so whether Kyle will win a set or what the exact score will be offer interesting odds.
In the women’s singles, Naomi Osaka battles it out with Italy’s Camila Giorgi – players correctly guessing the first set can win big. There is also doubles action to watch out for in what promises to be a thrilling day. And that’s not all! If you’re new to Meridianbet, now’s the perfect time to register as new players can take advantage of the no deposit bonus of €10 for every newly-registered player.
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