Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with a battling victory on Sunday as American men's hopes Taylor Fritz and Blake Shelton advanced safely. Shelton and Fritz are spearheading US hopes of a first Grand Slam men's singles win since Andy Roddick's victory at the 2003 US Open.

Take a look at highlights from the US Open as Novak Djokovic battles through gruesome foot pain to get past Learner Tien, meanwhile 2021 winner Daniil Medvedev crashes out in a loss to Benjamin Bonzi

Medvedev also participated in three finals at the Australian Open, losing to Djokovic in 2021, to Nadal in 2022 and to current No. 1 Jannik Sinner in 2024.

NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic overcame early tests to reach the U.S. Open second round before the Grand Slam descended into chaos late on Sunday when Daniil Medvedev launched a tirade at the match umpire and fans disrupted his opponent's service game.

A chorus of boos and jeers has rained down on the men's 13th seed, Daniil Medvedev, at the US Open after his opponent was granted a first serve on match point.

Meanwhile, 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev suffered another first-round exit in Grand Slams this year after losing in five sets to Benjamin Bonzi

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev's tumultuous relationship with the crowd at Flushing Meadows detailed in main incidents.

Benjamin Bonzi came out on top against Daniil Medvedev in a five-set, first-round thriller at the 2025 US Open. The majority of the crowd at the Louis Armstrong Stadium loudly backed the Russian.