Anna Kalinskaya defeated Clervie Ngounoue 6–0, 5–7, 6–4 in the first round of the US Open on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.27. Kalinskaya dominated the opening set with a bagel, but Ngounoue mounted a spirited response in the second, forcing a decider. The Russian recovered composure in the third set to secure the match and advance to the second round. The result maintains Kalinskaya's momentum in the tournament.