Ashlyn Krueger defeated Shuai Zhang 0–6, 6–1, 7–5 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 1.05. After losing the opening set without taking a game, Krueger recovered decisively in the second before edging a competitive third set to secure the comeback victory. The result underscores Krueger's resilience and capacity to overcome early adversity against an opponent listed at 13.59 odds. This win advances Krueger into the second round and demonstrates her ability to navigate the demanding early stages of a Grand Slam tournament.