Jasmine Paolini defeated Iva Jovic 6–3, 6–3 in the first round of the US Open on hard court at Flushing Meadows. As the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.36, Paolini delivered an expected result against Jovic, who entered as a significant underdog at 3.41. The Italian second seed controlled both sets with clinical efficiency, dropping only six games across the match to advance comfortably into the second round. The decisive margin reflects Paolini's current form and superiority on the hard court surface, where she has established herself as a genuine contender at the year's final Grand Slam.