NEW YORK NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Jessica Pegula of the United States walks out against Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

NEW YORK NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Veronika Erjavec of Slovenia reacts against Jasmine Paolini of Italy during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Veronika Erjavec of Slovenia reacts against Jasmine Paolini of Italy during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Jasmine Paolini of Italy and Veronika Erjavec of Slovenia shake hands after their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Jasmine Paolini of Italy returns against Veronika Erjavec of Slovenia during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Jasmine Paolini of Italy celebrates after winning match point against Veronika Erjavec of Slovenia during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

NEW YORK NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Jasmine Paolini of Italy celebrates after winning match point against Veronika Erjavec of Slovenia during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

NEW YORK NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Jasmine Paolini of Italy celebrates after winning match point against Veronika Erjavec of Slovenia during their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)