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Jacob Fearnley beats Mart\u00edn Landaluce 4-6, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n 2h ago<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz (2) beats Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 2h ago<\/p>\n Amanda Anisimova (10) beats Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-3<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 3h ago<\/p>\n Rublev beats Virtanen: 6-7(5), 6-7(0), 6-0, 6-2, 7-6(5)<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 4h ago<\/p>\n Alcaraz wins the first set v Safiullin: 6-4<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 4h ago<\/p>\n Tsitsispas beats Fils: 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-4<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 4h ago<\/p>\n Dart beats Stearns: 3-6, 6-3, 6-2<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 5h ago<\/p>\n Aryna Sabalenka (1) beats Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 7h ago<\/p>\n Preamble<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Right, I\u2019m going to wrap things up there. We\u2019ve got plenty more coverage over the next fortnight so don\u2019t run too far away. Thanks for reading.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Jacob Fearnley re-watches the smash he messed up while on match point: \u201cIt was starting to rain as well, the rain was getting a little bit in my eyes,\u201d he tells Sky. Nonetheless, he did a decent job moving on from it.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.39 EDT<\/p>\n Jacob Fearnley beats Mart\u00edn Landaluce 4-6, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3<\/p>\n Fearnley races away to 40-0 \u2013 this\u2019ll be the end, surely. He needs just one go as Landaluce overcooks a forehand. It\u2019s a fine comeback by the Briton, who reaches the second round for the second year in a row.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.53 EDT<\/p>\n Does Fearnley still have those two match points on his mind? Looks like he\u2019s moved on: he nails the forehand smash this time round to make it 30-all on Landaluce\u2019s serve. The Spaniard holds to 30, and it\u2019s time for Fearnley to serve for the match \u2013 again. He leads 4-6, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 5-3.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n It gets even better for Fearnley, who has three chances to break Landaluce\u2019s serve. The Spaniard sends down an ace but then nets a forehand. Fearnley, 5-1 up in the fifth set, will serve for the match \u2013 and he\u2019s in a rush. A sharp backhand winner is followed by a forehand that\u2019s placed even better. He has two match points and messes up the first in comical style, completely missing a forehand smash! And then a wide forehand takes us to deuce! And then a double fault! Yikes!<\/p>\n Landaluce doesn\u2019t convert the break point, but he\u2019s got another after Fearnley double-faults again \u2013 and the Briton goes long! We\u2019re not done just yet. Fearnley leads 4-6, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 5-2.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.53 EDT<\/p>\n Great Britain\u2019s Jacob Fearnley is deep into a five-setter \u2026 and it\u2019s going his way. He\u2019s 4-1 up in the deciding set against Mart\u00edn Landaluce, who is down a break.<\/p>\n Jacob Fearnley in action. Photograph: Ella Ling\/ShutterstockShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.53 EDT<\/p>\n Well, what\u2019s happened here? Stan Wawrinka was down 5-3 \u2013 he\u2019s now 6-5 up in the first set against Matteo Berrettini. The Italian is serving, stuck on deuce, but he eventually takes us to a tie-break.<\/p>\n Wawrinka brushes the net cord with a forehand winner before his one-handed backhand goes long. Berrettini goes 3-2 up before unleashing a monster serve, setting him up for an advance to the net and a thumping forehand. Wawrinka, 41 years young, levels up \u2013 he runs his opponent ragged before finishing with a cool backhand drive down the line.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, Berrettini wins the tussle, sealed with a rollicking forehand. The 2019 US Open semi-finalist takes the first set 7-6 (4).<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Stefanos Tsitsipas has spoken to Sky about his impressive victory against the in-form 10th seed Arthur Fils.<\/p>\n double quotation markToday I feel like I wasn\u2019t thinking too much, which was a great thing \u2013 I played simple tennis, I wished it would work \u2026 and the philosophies during the match? Not too many.<\/p>\n If the serve goes well, on the line, perfect. I don\u2019t think I can do that every single point. I was on an 80% mentality \u2013 I wasn\u2019t striving for 100%.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.56 EDT<\/p>\n Stan Wawrinka, playing in the final grand slam of his career, is in action on Grandstand against Matteo Berrettini \u2013 the pair met at Wimbledon this year, with Wawrinka taking the first set before Berrettini recovered to win in four. It\u2019s 10 years since Wawrinka triumphed at Flushing Meadows for the third and final slam of his career, beating Novak Djokovic in the final. Berrettini is a break ahead in the first set, leading 5-3.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Alcaraz steps up to the mic and talks about his absence from the court.<\/p>\n double quotation markIt\u2019s been a really tough five months for me so being able to step in the Arthur Ashe, to compete again \u2026 here in New York it\u2019s a really special place for me, a really special tournament for me \u2026 I missed the crowd\u2019s energy, I missed competition, I missed everything. I\u2019m just really, really happy that I was able to compete again.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Carlos Alcaraz (2) beats Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4<\/p>\n Safiullin holds, with Alcaraz to serve for the match. He has the crowd whooping after closing a lengthy rally with a lush forehand drop and, backpedalling, he whips a forehand winner to set up two match points. He needs just one. Alcaraz, after four months out, starts his US Open run with little drama.<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz reacts as he defeats Roman Safiullin. Photograph: Matthew Stockman\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.59 EDT<\/p>\n At 15-30, Alcaraz is in a tiny spot of bother \u2026 but a backhand volley is his mode of escape. A massive serve extends Alcaraz\u2019s lead to 6-4, 6-4, 5-3.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Safiullin holds to 30 but we\u2019re waiting for the inevitable. Alcaraz leads 6-4, 6-4, 4-3.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Amanda Anisimova (10) beats Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-3<\/p>\n Amanda Anisimova, runner-up last year, progresses in straight sets against her compatriot Ashlyn Krueger. And, guess what, it\u2019s Anisimova\u2019s birthday. Many happy returns.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Alcaraz doesn\u2019t nail a drop shot and Safiullin has enough time to get to it and hit a deft winner. It\u2019s just a consolation, though \u2013 Alcaraz rushes through his service game. He leads 6-4, 6-4, 3-1.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.38 EDT<\/p>\n Safiullin sends an ace straight down the middle but nets a backhand to hand Alcaraz a break point. Alcaraz pings a forehand to the corner and Safiullin is in no position to deliver a clean backhand in response. He finds the net again and Alcaraz has control of the third set, too. Alcaraz leads 6-4, 6-4, 2-1.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a little twist: Safiullin has two chances to break. A whippy Alcaraz forehand denies him the first and the Russian goes long with the second. A double fault by Alcaraz hands Safiullin a third break point \u2026 but the Spaniard is granted time to slap another forehand winner. Alcaraz escapes: he leads 6-4, 6-4, 1-1.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Safiullin kicks-off the third set on his serve and holds to 30, keeping his cool on the final point at the net despite Alcaraz\u2019s impressive defence. Alcaraz leads 6-4, 6-4, 0-1.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Safiullin and Alcaraz have both left the court so it\u2019ll be a little wait until that third set gets started. The Russian has reached the second round at Flushing Meadows three years in a row \u2013 we\u2019re on for an all-timer if he makes it four.<\/p>\n Share<\/a> Hello again, folks. Alcaraz, the sliding menace, delivers a deft volley before a show of power takes him to set point. He overdoes a cross-court forehand, taking us to deuce. But a forehand down the line is followed by a wide forehand by Safiullin. Alcaraz claims the second set and leads 6-4, 6-4.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n My work here is done \u2013 Taha is back.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Rublev beats Virtanen: 6-7(5), 6-7(0), 6-0, 6-2, 7-6(5)<\/p>\n A mammoth five-set battle on Court 7, in which the world No 24 Rublev battles back from two sets down to see off the Finnish player Otto Virtanen, ranked 109.<\/p>\n Andrey Rublev reacts to victory. Photograph: Yuki Iwamura\/APShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.02 EDT<\/p>\n *Safiullin 4-6, 3-5 Alcaraz (*denotes next server)<\/p>\n One game away from 2-0 in sets for Alcaraz.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Safiullin 4-6, 3-4 *Alcaraz (*denotes next server)<\/p>\n Like clockwork. The singlet-sporting Spaniard seals a precious break in the often-crucial seventh game of the set, just as he did in the first. Safiullin is battling admirably but all the signs are that Alcaraz is going to have too much.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.55 EDT<\/p>\n It\u2019s quickly 0-30 on the Russian\u2019s serve.<\/p>\n \u201cAlcaraz sensing the opportunity in this seventh game,\u201d observes Tim Henman on commentary.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n *Safiullin 4-6, 3-3 Alcaraz (*denotes next server)<\/p>\n Even stevens.<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz. Photograph: Crist\u00f3bal Herrera\/EPAShare<\/a><\/p>\n If you missed it \u2026 Tumaini Carayol on Novak Djokovic\u2019s abrupt exit:<\/p>\n The first night session of the US Open this year was approaching the three-hour mark when Novak Djokovic<\/a> walked briskly to the corner of the vast Arthur Ashe Stadium court, bent down and vomited the contents of his stomach straight into the towel bin.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.48 EDT<\/p>\n Safiullin 4-6, 3-2 *Alcaraz (*denotes next server)<\/p>\n The Russian is ranked 99 in the world, and Alcaraz is No 3, but the underdog is putting up a good fight here and he holds serve for 3-2 in the third.<\/p>\n Of course, Safiullin would have hoped that Alcaraz would perhaps not be at his best after a long injury absence.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.46 EDT<\/p>\n Also in the men\u2019s singles: Alex Michelsen (USA) v Federico Cina (Italy).<\/p>\n Looks like Michelsen fans will be dancing in the streets this evening, because he\u2019s romping home at is stands: 6-4, 6-1, 3-0.<\/p>\n Alex Michelsen. Photograph: Caleb Bowlin\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n *Safiullin 4-6, 2-2 Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n All square in the second set on Arthur Ashe.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Safiullin had a sniff of 3-0 moments ago, but Alcaraz breaks back for 2-1.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.40 EDT<\/p>\n Over on Court 12, Britain\u2019s Jacob Fearnley is taking on Martin Landaluce of Spain, in a match they started yesterday but was delayed due to rain.<\/p>\n Fearnley has just taken the second set, which makes the scores on the doors: Landaluce 6-4, 2-6 Fearnley<\/p>\n Jacob Fearnley. Photograph: Sarah Stier\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.38 EDT<\/p>\n Women\u2019s singles latest: Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.35 EDT<\/p>\n *Safiullin 4-6, 2-0 Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n Steady on, Roman! The Russian breaks to love, and has started the second set like a train.<\/p>\n Roman Safiullin. Photograph: Mike Segar\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.32 EDT<\/p>\n Safiullin 4-6, 1-0 *Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Alcaraz wins the first set v Safiullin: 6-4<\/p>\n He\u2019s back!<\/p>\n \u201cSo great to see him ripping forehands,\u201d says Robson, analysing the action for Sky Sports.<\/p>\n \u201cTo have that freedom, after so long out \u2026 you can\u2019t replicate that [on a practice court] \u2013 but you can\u2019t teach that. He loves being on the big stage like this.\u201d<\/p>\n And what about the singlet?<\/p>\n \u201cIt could do with a little bit more material,\u201d says Robson. \u201cIt depends what you\u2019re looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n Fair.<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz. Photograph: Robert Deutsch\/IMAGN IMAGES\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.05 EDT<\/p>\n Tsitsispas beats Fils: 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-4<\/p>\n The 10th seed is out, in four sets! A massive win for Tsitsispas: his best for some time.<\/p>\n Stefanos Tsitsipas returns against Arthur Fils. Photograph: Sarah Stier\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.24 EDT<\/p>\n Safiullin 4-5 *Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n Safiullin produces a sumptuous volley, coming to the net, to buy himself advantage. He saves two break points and forces the Spaniard to serve it out \u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Anna Kalinskaya (seeded 21) is 5-4 up on Anna Blinkova in their first set on Court 5.<\/p>\n Anna Kalinskaya. Photograph: Robert Prange\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.19 EDT<\/p>\n And now a set point for the 23-year-old Spaniard.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n The commentators are discussing Alcaraz\u2019s outfit. His top is a brown singlet-type number, with little left to the imagination.<\/p>\n Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. Photograph: Robert Deutsch\/IMAGN IMAGES\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n *Safiullin 3-5 Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n Again it\u2019s a bit of a struggle on serve, again he gets the job done. Safiullin must serve to stay in this first set.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Now deuce on the Alcaraz serve \u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a> Sunday had become Monday by the time Venus Williams finally emerged beneath the closed roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium, her entrance pushed deep into the night after Novak Djokovic\u2019s bruising defeat<\/a> by Argentina\u2019s Mariano Navone went the five-set distance. The first ball was struck at 12.13am, the latest start to a match in US Open history, yet several thousand spectators remained to watch a player who has been part of this tournament for as long as the building itself.<\/p>\n Venus Williams. Photograph: Frank Franklin II\/APShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.14 EDT<\/p>\n \u201cYou can definitely tell there\u2019s some rust,\u201d says the Sky Sports pundit Laura Robson of Alcaraz, who has been out injured for four months<\/a> with a wrist problem.<\/p>\n \u201cI think is he a bit undercooked physically, perhaps \u2026 you can\u2019t replicate this intensity on the practice court.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.11 EDT<\/p>\n Safiullin 3-4 *Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n First blood to the Spaniard: he wastes one break point, but takes the second with a searing 108mph forehand winner. Boom!<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Break points for Alcaraz in the seventh game: it\u2019s 15-40 \u2026<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz. Photograph: Timothy A Clary\/AFP\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.06 EDT<\/p>\n *Safiullin 3-3 Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Safiullin 3-2 *Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n It stays with serve on Arthur Ashe Stadium.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.00 EDT<\/p>\n *Safiullin 2-2 Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n The seven-times grand slam winner, Alcaraz, is taken to deuce in his second service game. He closes it out after a minor scare.<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz. Photograph: Timothy A Clary\/AFP\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a013.58 EDT<\/p>\n Dart beats Stearns: 3-6, 6-3, 6-2<\/p>\n Victory for the Briton, Harriet Dart, who moves into the second round with a three-set win.<\/p>\n Harriet Dart of Great Britain returns against Peyton Stearns. Photograph: Julian Finney\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a013.57 EDT<\/p>\n *Safiullin 1-1 Alcaraz (*denotes next server).<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Safiullin 1-0 *Alcaraz (*denotes next server). The Russian holds, and it\u2019s the Spaniard\u2019s turn.<\/p>\n Russia\u2019s Roman Safiullin. Photograph: Seth Wenig\/APShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.06 EDT<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz is out on court, and knocking up against Roman Safiullin of Russia.<\/p>\n (Full name: Roman Rishatovich Safiullin.)<\/p>\n![\"Taha](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1788214211_979_aha_Hashim,_L.png\")
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Blinkova 4-6, 1-2 Kalinskaya (21st seed)
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