NEW YORK - The new Louis Armstrong Stadium wasn't yet two hours old when it hosted its first historic upset: Simona Halep became the first top-seeded woman in the Open Era to lose in the first round of the U.S. Open. That ended up being the biggest storyline on a day that saw former Grand Slam champions move on as well as two young players score much-needed victories.
Here are five thoughts from Day 1 at Flushing Meadows.
• As omens go, you could do better. The new, roofed Louis Armstrong was christened by Simona Halep, the top seed whom—we were led to believe—had committed personal demoncide when she won the French Open in June.