Aug 30, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Sloan Stephens of the USA reacts after defeating Madison Keys of the USA (not pictured) on day one of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former champion Sloane Stephens overcame best friend Madison Keys's aggressive play to secure a 6-3 1-6 7-6(7) win in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.
The 2017 winner quickly took control of the first set on Arthur Ashe Stadium, putting up a strong defensive performance to fend off three break points as Keys committed 15 unforced errors.
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