US Open day 2: Emma Raducanu’s title defence over at first hurdle

Emma Raducanu’s defence of the US Open title is over after a first-round loss to Alize Cornet.

The 19-year-old was beaten 6-3 6-3 in windy conditions on Louis Armstrong Stadium but Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans safely reached round two to make it five British players through.

Rafael Nadal marked his first match at Flushing Meadows in three years by coming from a set down to beat Rinky Hijikata, while Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams bowed out.

HOLY MATCH POINT RAFA pic.twitter.com/sHsyYmPBAK

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 31, 2022

A feel-good moment ❤️The NY crowd gives @andreapetkovic some love after what may be her final #USOpen match. pic.twitter.com/1gGE3XTS2X

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 30, 2022

A warm handshake at the net for