Andre Agassi gets a rapturous reception on Arthur Ashe Stadium Court as he prepares to face Andrei Pavel

After a thrilling encounter, Pavel congratulates Agassi on his four-set victory

Agassi takes the applause from a delighted crowd and looks forward to facing Marcos Baghdatis in round two

The first day starts with a rain delay but court attendants waste no time clearing the water off Arthur Ashe Stadium

Fans brave the wet conditions and queue to get inside the tennis hub at Flushing Meadows

Justine Henin-Hardenne is not at her best but still has too much for Maria Elena Camerin when play gets under way

Andy Murray and coach Brad Gilbert head to the practice courts ahead of Tuesday's opener against Robert Kendrick

Andy Roddick was knocked out in the first round last year but this time he beats Florent Serra in straight sets

And Roddick's win brings a smile to his new coach Jimmy Connors, a five-time US Open winner

Lindsay Davenport is looking for her second title at her 16th US Open and she is pleased to get over the first hurdle

Paradorn Srichaphan enjoys an epic 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 win over 24th seed Jose Acasuso

Chris Evert makes a welcome return to the tennis scene for the 'Night of Legends'

Billie Jean King gets the crowd going as the USTA National Tennis Center is named after her