Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka moved into the second round of the US Open on Sunday after weathering a challenging first set in her first match. The No. 1-ranked player took down Swiss player Rebeka Masarova 7-5,

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka moved into the second round of the U.S. Open after weathering a challenging first set in her first match.

Aryna Sabalenka begins her US Open title defence with victory over Rebeka Masarova in front of new assistant coach Max Mirnyi.