He was eliminated by the 97th ranked tennis player in the world, Adam Walton from Australia.
Valton celebrated after five sets – 6:2, 1:6, 6:1, 1:6, 6:4 after three and a half hours of great battle.
Danil had a break advantage in the deciding set, leading 4:2, but Valton won four games in a row and achieved the biggest victory of his career.
His next opponent will be American Zachary Shvajda, who defeated Alexei Popirin 3:1.
When it comes to the ladies, Aryna Sabalenka and reigning champion Coco Goff had no problems.
Sabalenka defeated Spain's Jessica Buzas Maneiro 2:0 - 6:4, 6:2.
The Belarusian now awaits the winner of the Linda Fruhvirtova – Elsa Jacquemo match.
Gauff started her title defense with a bang – the American defeated compatriot Taylor Townsend – 6:4, 6:0.
Koko will face qualifier Maraj Šerif in the second round.
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