Andy Murray sweeps past 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo in US Open first round
Andy Murray made a positive start to his US Open campaign with a straight-sets victory over 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo in New York.
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Andy Murray opens US Open campaign with straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo
Andy Murray marked the 10th anniversary of his maiden Grand Slam triumph with an impressive US Open straight sets win over Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.
Impressive Andy Murray eases through US Open first-round clash against Francisco Cerundolo
Andy Murray stormed into the second round of the US Open with a superb straight-sets victory over 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo on the opening day of action at Flushing Meadows. The former world No.1, who won the first Grand Slam of his career in New York 10 years ago, broke serve seven times and capitalised on 46 unforced errors in a 7-5 6-3 6-3 victory.
Andy Murray sees off Francisco Cerundolo as US Open 2022 gets up and running
Great British legend Andy Murray got off to a winning start at the 2022 US Open with a 7-5 6-3 6-3 victory over Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.
'Fabulous to see' - Francisco Cerundolo concedes point to Andy Murray after double bounce at US Open
Francisco Cerundolo was hailed for his sportsmanship at the US Open against Andy Murray as he admitted to a double bounce after being awarded a point. With Murray leading 5-4 in the first set of their first-round match, the pair were engaged in a thrilling rally that ended with the 24-year-old smashing a winner. Ad However, after Cerundolo was awarded the point to get to 15-15, Murray good-naturedly appealed to umpire Timo Jansen, claiming he had spotted a double bounce earlier in the rally when his opponent chased down an angled drop shot.
Andy Murray faces tough US Open test in first round amid struggles with cramp
Along with the lofty task of battling one of the best tennis players in the world, Andy Murray will also have to focus on the mundane chore of loading himself with fluids and remaining hydrated as he attempts to move on from a challenging hard‑court swing, during which he struggled badly with cramping.
US Open 2022 Day 1: Order of play and schedule - When are Serena Williams, Andy Murray and Nick Kyrgios playing?
A thrilling schedule sees Serena Williams, Daniil Medvedev and Nick Kyrgios headline the first day of the US Open on Monday. Williams is in action against Danka Kovinic in her farewell tournament, reigning champion Medvedev makes his highly anticipated return to Grand Slam action versus Stefan Kozlov, and Kyrgios faces an intriguing showdown with doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis. Ad Elsewhere, Britain's Andy Murray takes to Louis Armstrong Stadium to face 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo and women’s seventh seed Simona Halep will follow that with a match versus a yet-to-be-announced qualifier.
Rafael Nadal drawn against Rinky Hijikata in first round of US Open, Andy Murray to face Francisco Cerundolo
Rafael Nadal has been drawn against Rinky Hijikata in the first round of the US Open, while Andy Murray has been paired with Francisco Cerundolo. Nadal will arrive in New York with two Grand Slams in 2022 to his name, but he also has a fitness question to answer following his withdrawal from Wimbledon prior to the semi-finals due to injury. Ad He returned to action in Cincinnati, but lasted only one game as Borna Coric beat him in three sets.