2023 US Open Day 1: Tennis Stars Aim to Create History at Iconic Tournament

The 2023 US Open marks its 50th anniversary of offering equal prize money to both men and women competitors.

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The 2023 US Open marks its 50th anniversary of offering equal prize money to both men and women competitors.

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The tournament is not only about celebrating history but also making history, with 128 men and 128 women taking their first step toward creating their own tennis history.

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Top seeds like Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic headline the event, along with other notable players such as Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Petra Kvitova, Sloane Stephens, Dominic

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Coco Gauff, after a successful summer, is considered a strong contender for her first major title at the US Open.

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Gauff's first-round opponent is Germany's Laura Siegemund, a veteran player with two US Open titles but without a partner, making it a challenging first-round test for Gauff.

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Novak Djokovic, the second seed, aims to tie the all-time record for Grand Slam singles titles held by Margaret Court, and he enters the tournament in excellent form.

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Djokovic's first-round opponent is Alexandre Muller of France, who is ranked No. 85 and making his first US Open main-draw appearance.

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Djokovic needs just one win to reclaim the men's No. 1 ranking when the new rankings are released on September 11.