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.
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'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.
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.
Emma Raducanu handed Alize Cornet test to kick off US Open defence
Emma Raducanu will begin the defence of her US Open title against French veteran Alize Cornet.
Stan Wawrinka and plenty of rain fall at Canadian Open
Montreal. Wawrinka, 37, missed the clay, grass and hardcourt season last year following surgery on his left foot and since returning in March has suffered a slew of first round exits.
Wawrinka and plenty of rain fall at Canadian Open
Stan Wawrinka's attempts to get his comeback season off the ground took another hit on Monday as the three-time major champion fell 6-3 3-6 6-3 to Emil Ruusuvuori in the rain-delayed opening round of the Canadian Open in Montreal.
ATP rankings: Carlos Alcaraz second-youngest after Rafael Nadal to crack top five this century and maintains No. 1 dream
Carlos Alcaraz has vowed to “keep going” after becoming the youngest player since Rafael Nadal to break into the top five of the ATP rankings. The Spaniard lost the Hamburg European Open final to Lorenzo Musetti on Sunday, and had he won then Alcaraz would have moved up to No. 4.