Gael Monfils played his final Grand Slam match Thursday night at the 2026 US Open, losing in the second round to Learner Tien in a poignant exit for the 40-year-old French showman. Monfils, who will retire at season's end, fell in straight sets to the No. 14 seed after decades of captivating crowds with his flair and athleticism. Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios cleared return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine, with anti-doping authorities ruling that his use occurred out of competition. The Australian has entered a treatment program and is eligible to compete again after serving his suspension.
At the 2026 US Open, early rounds produced mixed results: Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round with a 6–2, 5–7, 6–1 victory over Katerina Siniakova, while fellow former champion Iga Swiatek also progressed. On the men's side, Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime fell to Karen Khachanov in the second round, though he reported feeling dizzy and seeing spots due to an abnormal illness. Australian wildcard Dane Sweeny pulled off a major upset with a 3–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–2 victory over 14th seed Lorenzo Musetti in his career-best result. Rising star Alex Eala reached the third round and continues to emerge as a US Open contender. The tournament is proving to be notably loud and distinctive in other ways, with roaring crowds and distinct atmosphere at Flushing Meadows. Week two of the 2026 US Open continues, with both draws still wide open.