Australians Exit Early at US Open

On the opening day of the US Open at Flushing Meadows, three Australian players were eliminated from the singles draws. Talia Gibson lost to Croatia's Donna Vekic in a three-set match, while Storm Hunter was defeated by 11th seed Marta Kostyuk. Adam Walton also exited early after a close match against China's Yibing Wu.

Talia Gibson, ranked 63rd in the world, fought back from a set and a service break down but ultimately lost 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Despite her disappointment, Gibson reflected on her successful year, having improved her ranking significantly and achieved notable victories.

Storm Hunter faced a challenging match against Kostyuk, who quickly established a lead and secured a 6-4, 6-1 victory. Adam Walton's match ended in a tight loss, with him missing two set points in the third set. Aleksandar Vukic remains the only Australian in men's singles, while other Australian players are set to compete in upcoming matches.