Gael Monfils defeated Diego Schwartzman 6–7, 6–2, 6–2, 6–1 in the first round of the US Open on hard court on 26 August 2024, confirming his status as the heavy pre-match favourite. After a competitive opening set that went to a tiebreak, Monfils asserted control from the second set onwards, winning three consecutive sets with increasing dominance. The French veteran's superior court positioning and movement proved decisive against Schwartzman's baseline game. Monfils' commanding performance in the latter stages underscores his continued form at grand slams, whilst Schwartzman faces an early exit from the year's final major.