Venus Williams to Play US Open Doubles
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Emma Raducanu defeated qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-2 in 62 minutes to advance to the second round of the US Open. It's her first win in New York since her 2021 title run.
By Amy Tennery and Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK (Reuters) -Defending U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka was given an early test before she moved into the second round while Emma Raducanu won her first match at the Grand Slam since her 2021 triumph as the tournament began a day earlier than usual on Sunday.
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Past US Open champs Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Venus Williams highlight the field
Recent U.S. Open champions Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the women's field when singles play begins Sunday at Flushing Meadows.