Britain's Heather Watson fought back to beat sixth seed Claire Liu 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the first round of US Open qualifying in New York. The 34-year-old, seeking her first main-draw appearance since 2021, will face Spain's Angela Fita Boluda next. In men's qualifying, Toby Samuel recovered to defeat Italy's Francesco Maestrelli 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 6-1 and will meet compatriot Billy Harris, who beat Peru's Gonzalo Bueno 6-1 6-3. Jacob Fearnley overcame Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 to set up a clash with France's Luka Pavlovic, while Harry Wendelken beat Italy's Stefano Travaglia 6-4 3-6 6-3 and faces Switzerland's Remy Bertola. Liam Broady and Felix Gill both lost to Italian opponents.

In the revamped mixed doubles, Henry Patten and Lloyd Glasspool advanced through qualifying. Patten, a two-time Wimbledon men's doubles champion, and partner Katerina Siniakova — the respective world No. 1s in men's and women's doubles — will face Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka. Glasspool and Erin Routliffe will meet Serena Williams, returning after four years, and Carlos Alcaraz, playing his first match in four months following a wrist injury.