US Open

New York (AP) -- The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):. ___. 2 p.m.. Andy Murray has reached the second round of the U.S. Open ...

The Briton beat the No 24 seed 7-5, 6-3, 6-3 to advance to face John Millman or Emilio Nava in the second round.

He broke serve for the set courtesy of a double fault on set point from Cerúndolo, and then he breezed through the match to record a solid win. Murray first served for the set at 5-3, missing an easy overhead at 15-15 and drawing gasps from the dismayed crowd, then he struck two more errors as he lost his serve. The entire stadium stopped to watch the footage in silence and confirmation of the second bounce prompted widespread boos from the crowd. The summer had started in promising fashion, with Murray skipping the French Open in favour of preparing for the grass season. The early months of Cerúndolo’s breakthrough year included a run to the semi-final on the hard courts of the Miami Masters 1000 event in March. Despite the fact Murray arrived on court with a clear opportunity, it was not a simple task.

Andy Murray stretches his first-round record at the US Open to 15-1 with an impressive victory against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina; it was his first ...

"Most pleased to win first of all - not easy conditions," said Medvedev, who set up a meeting with Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the second round. It was getting tough towards the end and I think both of us were physically struggling a bit. He has not been beyond the second round at Flushing Meadows since 2016 but this was a kind draw. He's had an excellent year and I knew it was going to be difficult but I thought I did pretty well in the important moments. I was really happy with the way I got through that one, it was not easy." It was the first time Murray has won a straight-sets match at a Grand Slam since Wimbledon five years ago, and he said: "That felt like five sets to me.

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… I’m just beginning." I would have to wait until it gets light. Sometimes I wake up at like 6:00 in the morning to go practice and it was too dark. “I once heard Althea Gibson, one of her best friends told me she wanted to see another African American win a Slam before her time is up. Sept. Open 10 times and won the title six times, in 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012-14.

Simona Halep has been knocked out of the US Open in the first round, losing 6-2 0-6 6-4 to qualifier Daria Snigur in a huge upset on Louis Armstrong ...

I want to say thanks to Simona for a such a great match, it was a great experience for me - it’s impossible to play against Simona and win! US Open 124, as her dreams of claiming a third Grand Slam single’s title unexpectedly went up in smoke.

Serena Williams will take center stage as the US Open gets underway on Monday with the 23-time Grand Slam winner preparing to bid an emotional farewell to ...

The match, I try my best without putting all the effort there on the serve,” Nadal said. She’s giving us a chance to watch her more.” Nadal admitted on Friday that he had been protecting his injury in Cincinnati but had been able to practice with intensity in the build-up to the US Open. In the men’s draw, Spanish great Rafael Nadal is chasing a fifth US Open crown and 23rd Grand Slam title in a draw that is missing Novak Djokovic. After announcing earlier this month that the countdown to her retirement had begun, Williams will step on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows for what could be her final appearance in a Grand Slam singles event. Serena Williams will take center stage as the US Open gets underway on Monday with the 23-time Grand Slam winner preparing to bid an emotional farewell to tennis.

Andy Murray has hit the ground running at the US Open with a smashing win over 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-3, 6-3.

He has had a brilliant year this year and I knew I had to play well and I did in the important moments. Very humid and hot. I am very happy with the way I got through that one, it was not easy.