Medvedev sails into US Open second round

Russian second seed Daniil Medvedev stayed solid from the baseline against Frenchman Richard Gasquet to advance to the second round of the US Open with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 victory here on Monday.

It was the 200th career win for the 25-year-old and Medvedev showed why he is one of the top contenders for the title with a clinical display at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Results: Men’s singles: First round: Richard Gasquet lost to Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 3-6, 1-6; Andrey Rublev beat Ivo Karlovic 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-3; Andy Murray lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-7(7), 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 

Women’s singles: First round: Nina Stojanovic lost to Aryna Sabalenka 4-6, 7-6(4), 0-6; Marie Bouzkova lost to Naomi Osaka 4-6, 1-6; Elina Svitolina beat Rebecca Marino 6-2, 6-3