Emma Navarro defeated Caty McNally 6–2, 6–1 in the first round of the US Open on hard court on 27 August 2025. Navarro, the pre-match favourite at 1.66 odds, confirmed her status with a commanding performance that left McNally, listed at 2.35, unable to mount sustained resistance. The American's dominance across both sets underscored her superior form entering the tournament, as McNally struggled to find rhythm or consistency. This result reinforces Navarro's credentials as a genuine contender at Flushing Meadows.