The US Open features key matchups as No. 16 Liudmila Samsonova faces No. 45 Marie Bouzkova, with Samsonova favored to win. Emma Raducanu begins her campaign against former champion Sofia Kenin, expressing renewed confidence and fire after struggling with injuries. Raducanu, who won the title three years ago, feels pride in her past achievements, contrasting her current mindset with the pressure she faced in 2022. Meanwhile, Katie Boulter made a strong comeback to defeat Aliaksandra Sasnovich after losing the first set, winning in three sets to advance to the second round. Boulter showcased resilience by dominating the final two sets. The tournament continues to highlight the struggles and triumphs of these players as they seek success in New York.