SA's Lloyd Harris to face defending champion Alcaraz in US Open 2nd round
Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday.
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Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev Ease Into US Open Second Round
Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win. Alcaraz, returning to the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court where he lifted his first Grand Slam as a teenager a year ago, was always in control after Germany's Dominik Koepfer rolled his left ankle badly in the opening game. Koepfer tried to continue despite being in obvious discomfort, but finally called it quits while trailing 3-2 in the second set after dropping the first 6-2.
Britons Murray and Norrie advance in straight sets in New York
NEW YORK : Andy Murray and Cameron Norrie sailed into the second round of the U.S. Open with straight-sets wins on Tuesday as hopes for British success at the tournament got off to a promising start.
Andy Murray sees off Moutet for his 200th Grand Slam victory
Andy Murray won his 200th grand slam match with a three-set victory over fiery Frenchman Corentin Moutet at the US Open.
2021 U.S. Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez ousted in 1st round, joins other Canadians
Canada's Leylah Fernandez is out of the U.S. Open after a 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-4 loss to 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Tuesday.
US Open day one: Djokovic and Swiatek ease through as Brit Lily Miyazaki shines
Novak Djokovic is back at world number one after beating Alexandre Muller in straight sets and Iga Swiatek began her title defence by dropping only one game against Rebecca Peterson.
Alcaraz surrenders top ranking but looks to keep US Open title
NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz has already surrendered the number one world ranking and will be in no mood to give up his US Open title as well when the Spaniard begins the defence of his Flushing Meadows crown on Tuesday (Aug 29).
Yonex debuts partly recycled sneakers at badminton World Championships
LONDON : As the world's best badminton players travel home after the World Championships in Denmark, the sport's leading manufacturer Yonex told Reuters some of them were fighting it out for the first time in sneakers made partly from recycled materials.