New York, NY, USA, 27 August 2014 | tennis.com.au

In an exceptional start for the Aussie contingent at the US Open, seven are through to the second round at Flushing Meadows.

That number could increase to eight should Lleyton Hewitt upset No.6 seed Tomas Berdych on Wednesday.

> Aussies in action: US Open Day 3

Read more about the Australians’ victories in the first round of the year’s final Grand Slam event in New York:

> Tomic sets up clash with Ferrer

> Groth scores first Grand Slam win

> Dellacqua enjoying seeding perks

> Stosur wins through at US Open

> Classy Kyrgios into second round

> Ebden, Rodionova advance at US Open