Maya Joint defeated Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva 6–4, 7–6 in the first round of the US Open on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.26 against Kasintseva's 4.23. Joint's victory was straightforward in the first set, though the second proved more competitive, requiring a tiebreak to secure the win. The result represents a solid opening performance for Joint at the Grand Slam, establishing early momentum in her campaign.