Tatjana Maria defeated Solana Sierra 6–2, 6–3 in the first round of the US Open on hard court on 26 August 2024, an upset result against the pre-match favourite. Sierra, who carried odds of 1.7 to Maria's 2.27, failed to sustain her advantage in either set, with Maria controlling the match to advance comfortably. The German veteran's composed performance in the opening round suggests she remains a capable competitor on the hard courts despite her ranking position. Maria progresses to the second round as she looks to build momentum in the tournament.