US Open Day 2: Djokovic Advances; Eala’s Historic Comeback Headlines August 25, 2025

Flushing Meadows, New York - Round 1 continued on Monday, August 25, with a mix of clinical victories by established stars and one of the most dramatic breakthroughs in tournament history.

Novak Djokovic Sails Through Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic overcame American qualifier Learner Tien in straight sets, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2, in the first night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite 20 unforced errors in the second set and visible physical discomfort, Djokovic’s experience proved decisive as he turned a tense 4-4 in the tiebreak to secure a two-set lead and closed out the match in under three hours.

Eala Stuns World No. 14 Tauson in Epic Battle Filipina wild card Alexandra Eala made history by becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam main-draw match in the Open era. Seeded 75th, the 20-year-old rallied from 5-1 down in the final set to defeat 14th seed Clara Tauson 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(13-11). The decisive tiebreak unfolded as a seesaw of momentum, with Eala saving multiple match points before sealing victory at 13-11, prompting a standing ovation from the Grandstand crowd.

Other Notable Results

• Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner opened his title defense with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 win over qualifier Zachary Svajda.
• Women’s world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka dispatched her opponent 6-3, 6-2 on Court 12, showcasing trademark power from the baseline.
• American Jessica Pegula recovered from a first-set lapse to defeat her rival 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, finding form as she bids for her first US Open quarterfinal.

Play resumes on Tuesday, with second-round matches set to feature top seeds across all draws. Night sessions continue at 7 p.m. local time on Arthur Ashe Stadium, with coverage on ESPN and ESPN+ across all platforms.