Daniil Medvedev advances to the second round of the US Open after beating French qualifier Hugo Gaston in straight sets. He wins 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 at Flushing Meadows.

The result comes about a year after Medvedev had a first-round meltdown at the US Open, an episode that drew significant attention. Both outlets present his performance as controlled and routine, contrasting it with the earlier setback and emphasizing the lack of drama in Sunday’s match.