Karen Khachanov (11 ATP) unexpectedly left the US Open tournament in the first round, losing in three sets to the American Michael Mmo (89 ATP), the score 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

Karen Khachanov knocked out by Michael Mmoh at the US Open

The No. 11 seed at Flushing Meadows, Khachanov had nothing going for him against Mmoh, and after reaching the semifinals in 2022, he was eliminated in the first round.

In turn, Michael Mmoh, an American player of Saudi origin, equaled the figures of 2020, reaching the second round of the US Open.

Medvedev and Zverev wins – Humbert leaves the US Open

Frenchman Hugo Humbert (33 ATP), the favorite at number 29, was defeated by Italian Matteo Berrettini (36 ATP) in the first round.

2019 US Open semifinalist Berrettini won in three sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.

Instead, Oleksandr Zverev (12 ATP) easily overcame the Australian Oleksandr Vukic (50 ATP) after three sets with the same score 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

Russian Daniil Medvedev, seeded at number 3, won the easiest victory over Attila Balazh.

The former 2021 tournament champion lost just two games, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.

US Open 2023 will be held from August 28 to September 10, and the most important matches from Flushing Meadows will be on HotNews.ro every day. Titled champions – Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Svyatek.