India, Aug. 31 -- The action at Flushing Meadows heats up on Monday, August 31, for Day 2 of the US Open, packed with blockbuster opening-round matches and the tournament debuts of several major headliners. Over on Arthur Ashe Stadium, women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka kicks off the day session against Camila Osorio. Following her, defending men's champion Carlos Alcaraz makes his return to the Grand Slam stage after a lengthy injury layoff, taking on Roman Safiullin.

The night session lights up with American hopeful Ben Shelton facing Tallon Griekspoor, followed by two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka squaring off against Anastasia Zakharova.

Meanwhile, Louis Armstrong Stadium and the outer courts feature a star-studded lineup of op...