The 2024 US Open has commenced in New York, featuring top-seeded Americans like Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz. Gauff, the defending champion, won her first-round match against Varvara Gracheva in straight sets, aiming to replicate her success from 2023. Novak Djokovic, also defending his title, is set to play Radu Albot in the night session, hoping to add to his 24 Grand Slam titles. Other notable matches include Ben Shelton versus Dominic Thiem, with Thiem planning to retire after this season. The tournament, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, spans 14 days with both day and night sessions.