Dart Triumphs as Choinski's US Open Debut Ends in Disappointment.

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Harriet Dart advanced to the second round of the US Open, while qualifier Jan Choinski fell short in a five-set thriller during his debut in the New York main draw.

Harriet Dart, Britain’s third-ranked woman, secured a straightforward 6-1 6-2 win over France's Chloe Paquet.

However, Jan Choinski, who made it to the main draw by winning three qualifying matches, lost a five-set battle to Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena with scores of 6-2 6-3 5-7 6-7 (5-7) 6-3. Choinski struggled with unforced errors, especially in the first two sets, and missed five break points in the deciding set's opening game.

Despite the loss, Choinski, who had been dealing with a severe cold and sinusitis leading up to the match, remained optimistic. "All in all, I'm happy with how I performed and it's something I can build on for the future," he said.

Four other British players—Jack Draper, Katie Boulter, Emma Raducanu, and Dan Evans—are set to play their opening matches on Tuesday.

The US Open is the first major tournament since former world number one Andy Murray retired at the Olympics last month.