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U.S. Open Day 2 recap: Wawrinka earns 20th hardcourt win of 2016, Halep cruises

NEW YORK – A recap of the action on Day 2 on Tuesday at the 2016 U.S. Open, including results, tweets, hot shots, photos and more.

Results Roundup

• Last year’s U.S. Open semifinalist Simona Halep cruised through her opening round match on Tuesday, beating Kirsten Flipkens 6-0, 6-2. Halep had match point up 6–0, 5–0 and was unable to close out the match, but ultimately advanced in just under an hour.

“I had two good tournaments before coming here. I have no expectations still, but I'm here just to do my job, to enjoy the moment, and to give everything for every match,” she said after the match.