Maria Sakkari defeated Anna Bondar 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the US Open on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.33 to Bondar's 3.6. The Greek player's commanding performance saw her progress efficiently through the opening round, dropping only four games across two sets. Sakkari's dominance suggests she entered the tournament in strong form and will carry momentum into her second-round fixture.