4 shocking results from Day 1 at US Open 2024 ft. Holger Rune’s straight-sets loss, Maria Sakkari’s mid-match exit in details

The first day of the US Open 2024 delivered several surprising upsets, shaking up the tournament right from the start. Holger Rune, one of the rising stars, faced an unexpected defeat in straight sets against Brandon Nakashima, highlighting Rune’s inconsistent form this season.

Maria Sakkari, another top contender, was forced to retire mid-match due to a shoulder injury, marking another disappointing exit from a major tournament for her. Additionally, Alexander Bublik and former US Open champion Sloane Stephens both saw early exits,

with Bublik falling to the young Shang Juncheng in a five-set battle and Stephens losing a dramatic match after squandering a commanding lead. These early shocks have set a dramatic tone for the rest of the tournament.