Defending champions Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff headline US Open opening day

The eagerly anticipated US Open is poised to commence on Monday at the renowned Flushing Meadows, with reigning champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff taking center stage as the year’s concluding Grand Slam kicks off with a dazzling array of top-tier talent. Djokovic, aiming to etch his name in the annals of tennis history by securing an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, is slated to conclude the evening session beneath the glaring spotlights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, squaring off against Moldovan qualifier Radu Albot.