Sara Sorribes Tormo defeated Alexa Noel 6–1, 6–3 in the first round of the US Open on hard court on 27 August 2024, confirming her status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.13 to Noel's 6.65. The Spanish player's commanding performance saw her secure a straightforward passage through the opening round, dropping only four games across two sets. Sorribes Tormo's decisive victory underscores her competitive edge at the Grand Slam level and sets up a second-round encounter with stronger opposition.