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After winning the title in New Haven, Daria Gavrilova is determined to stay in the moment as she targets her first ever main-draw victory at the US Open.

New Haven, CT, USA, 29 August 2017 | Darren Walton (AAP)

Daria Gavrilova is vowing to “stay in the moment” as she attempts to parlay her breakthrough tour win into a tilt at US Open glory.

The junior champion at Flushing Meadows in 2010 and a former under-18 world No.1, Gavrilova had to wait seven years before landing her maiden WTA trophy in New Haven on Sunday.

“I actually thought about it today and thought ‘crap’, that was a long time ago,” Australia’s top women’s hope told AAP.

Jordan Thompson has enjoyed a huge win at the US Open on Monday, holding on to defeat 13th seed Jack Sock in five sets. Thanasi Kokkinakis, Bernard Tomic and JP Smith went down.

New York, NY, USA, 29 August 2017 | Darren Walton (AAP)

Jordan Thompson has continued his stellar season with a spirited five-set US Open win over one of America’s great hopes.

Thompson rallied from a service break down in the deciding set to seal a thrilling 6-2 7-6(12) 1-6 5-7 6-4 victory over big-hitting 13th seed Jack Sock.

The 23-year-old sunk to the court in jubilation after atoning for last year’s gut-wrenching first-round loss from two sets up against Steve Darcis.

Wins for Ash Barty, Arina Rodionova and Ajla Tomljanovic have highlighted a stellar opening day of the US Open for Australia's women.

New York, NY, USA, 29 August 2017 | AAP/tennis.com.au

Australia’s women went a perfect three-from-three on Day 1 of the US Open in New York.

Ash Barty, Arina Rodionova and Ajla Tomljanovic all sealed places in the second round of the year’s final Grand Slam event on Monday with equally impressive victories.

Barty scored a resounding 4-6 6-0 6-1 win over No.21 seed Ana Konjuh, who reached last year’s US Open quarterfinals.