The Russian overcame some late pain in the second set to take it in straights....
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The two-time US Open runner-up displayed her resiliency after overcoming a break in the first to take the match in straights....
The American was up two sets to love before succumbing to cramps because of heat anxiety....
Despite leading two sets to one, Kokkinakis was forced to retire due to cramps against the Frenchman....
Chirico would get downed in straight sets to the Brit....
The Canadian started off her final major of the year with a strong 6-4, 6-3 win over Alison Riske....
The Polish number one will meet a fellow countrywoman in the second round....
The writers of VAVEL look at the US Open women's draw and discuss their favorites, dark horses, and much more....
The writers of VAVEL USA have discussed their favorites, opening round matches to watch for, and much more....
A comprehensive breakdown of the women's draw at the US Open...
The world number three has not played since Wimbledon because of injuries....
With the US Open kicking off tomorrow, we breakdown each of the top seed's quarters plus the matches to watch for in the opening round....
The 2015 champions head back to Queensland in hopes of defending their title's before the first major of the year at Melbourne Park....
The American ran away in the 400 meters while Bolt completed yet another 100/200 double....
Connors will be Bouchard's second coaching hire of the year....
The Serb headlines the field along with "Big Four" rival Rafael Nadal....
The defending champ heads back home looking to make it a third title on his home soil....
The Aussie can avoid the fine and suspension for good behavior over the next six months....
Usain Bolt has successfully defended his 100 meter crown as he narrowly knocked off American Justin Gatlin....
The current world number 99 is one of seven Americans to receive a wildcard....
The former champ is one of eight players to receive a wildcard into the main draw....
Lucie Safarova, Agnieszka Radwanska, and Alison Riske also take wildcards while Sloane Stephens withdraws from the event....
The Brit has now won the 10,000 meter race in four major events including the 2012 Olympics....
