The 2023 US Open has been marked by significant developments for British tennis stars, including Katie Boulter's defeat by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, which was heavily critiqued by Tim Henman. Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, was ousted in the first round by Sofia Kenin, expressing deep disappointment and a need to rethink her strategy. Meanwhile, former champions Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round, with Sinner overcoming the backdrop of a doping controversy. The tournament also signifies the first major event without Andy Murray, whose retirement has been met with mixed reactions from fellow British players. Jack Draper and Katie Boulter have praised Murray's legacy, while Raducanu's comments on moving past his retirement sparked backlash.