US Open ATP: Monfils Eliminated in 5 Sets, Paul and Zverev Make Successful Starts

Gaël Monfils made his debut on Tuesday night at the US Open against Roman Safiullin. Unfortunately for the Frenchman, he was eliminated with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4.

This is the first time he has lost in the first round of a Grand Slam since the Australian Open in 2025.

For the night session, Tommy Paul faced Elmer Moller. The American dispatched the Dane without much trouble, winning 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. He will face Nuno Borges in the next round.

As for Alexander Zverev, he took on Alejandro Tabilo. The German won without faltering, with a score of 6-2, 7-6, 6-4, marking his 112th Grand Slam victory in 150 matches.

He will face Jacob Fearnley in the second round.