AustraliaFormer tennis champion Daniil Medvedev defeated France's Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 at the US Open, marking a strong return after a controversial exit in the previous year's tournament. Medvedev showcased aggressive play with 34 winners compared to Gaston's 11, overcoming key moments such as Gaston's errors and maintaining control throughout the match. Meanwhile, other top players withdrew due to injuries, including Croatia's Marin Cilic, who previously won the US Open in 2014, and Norway's Casper Ruud, the 2022 runner-up. Cilic's withdrawal allowed a lucky loser to replace him in the draw, while Ruud's injury prevented him from competing despite prior health concerns.
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