Aryna Sabalenka defeated Lucia Bronzetti 6–3, 6–1 at the US Open on hard court in the first round, as the heavy favourite with odds of 1.04 to Bronzetti's 18.91. The Belarusian world number one controlled the encounter from the outset, breaking serve multiple times to secure a commanding victory in straight sets. Bronzetti, ranked considerably lower, offered little resistance as Sabalenka's superior court positioning and consistency proved decisive. The Italian managed only sporadic resistance in the second set before capitulating. Sabalenka's dominant display confirms her status as a primary contender for the title and sets up a favourable path through the early rounds.