US Open 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray falls to Grigor Dimitrov as Katie Boulter and Jack Draper win
Andy Murray slumps to straight-sets defeat against Grigor Dimitrov on Arthur Ashe Stadium in the second round
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Andy Murray bowed out of the US Open after a dispiriting defeat to his old rival Grigor Dimitrov.
In the 12th meeting between two veterans of the sport, and seven years after their last one, 19th seed Dimitrov registered only his fourth win over the Scot.
Murray wilted inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the court upon which he won his first grand slam title in 2012, as he slipped to a 6-3 6-4 6-1 defeat.
Elsewhere, there are five other Brits in second-round singles action, with Katie Boulter and Jack Draper reaching the third round after early-match wins against Yafan Wang and 17th seed Hubert Hurkacz respectively, while Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans are all playing later in the day in New York. Jodie Burrage lost in straight-sets to world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka.
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Goodbye!
Thank you for joining us on a disappointing day for Andy Murray fans as the 2012 champion crashed out of the US Open after a superb performance by Grigor Dimitrov!
Andy Murray knocked out of US Open by Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets
Andy Murray bowed out of the US Open after a dispiriting defeat to his old rival Grigor Dimitrov.
In the 12th meeting between two veterans of the sport, and seven years after their last one, 19th seed Dimitrov registered only his fourth win over the Scot.
Murray wilted inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the court upon which he won his first grand slam title in 2012, as he slipped to a 6-3 6-4 6-1 defeat.
Full report below:
Andy Murray knocked out of US Open by Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets
Murray wilted inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium as he slipped to a 6-3 6-4 6-1 defeat.
Katie Boulter through to third round of US Open for the first time
British number one Katie Boulter came from a set down to secure a place in the third round of the US Open for the first time.
The 27-year-old matched her run at Wimbledon this summer after a gutsy 5-7 6-1 6-4 victory over China’s in-form Wang Yafan.
Wang was on an 11-match winning streak, including beating seventh seed Caroline Garcia in the first round, but she was outlasted by Boulter in the New York heat.
Katie Boulter through to third round of US Open for the first time
The British number one produced a gutsy 5-7 6-1 6-4 victory over China’s in-form Wang Yafan.
An example of what Andy Murray was up against today in Grigor Dimitrov!
Dimitrov’s backhand - particularly his slice - was stunning today!
Jodie Burrage vs Aryna Sabalenka latest score
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jodie Burrage 6-3 6-2 in the second round of the US Open.
A commendable performance from the Brit, but the world No 2 was in the end too strong on Louis Armstrong!
Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score
Grigor Dimitrov beats Andy Murray 6-3 6-3 6-1
A supreme performance from Grigor Dimitrov!
He needed two hours and 48 minutes to seal it, but the 19th seed is through!
It’s not to be for Andy Murray this time in New York. He had his chances, but just couldn’t find his best tennis when it mattered.
Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score
*Murray 3-6 4-6 1-5 Dimitrov
Dimitrov holds - and is on the verge of the third round now!
Another lengthy game, with lengthy points and Murray having a break point opportunity, but Dimitrov now just a game away!
A stunning backhand slice pass winner down the line will be on the highlights reel!
Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score
Murray 3-6 4-6 1-4 Dimitrov*
Dimitrov breaks again!
Murray sends a forehand just long at 30-30 before netting with his backhand. You’d never usually say this, but Murray looks to have lost belief this time.
All but over?
Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score
*Murray 3-6 4-6 1-3 Dimitrov
Dimitrov holds... just!
Two break points down, Dimitrov serves his way out of trouble to level at deuce before Murray lets rip with a backhand crosscourt... just wide!
An overhead smash put away seals the first service hold of the set. And this match is slipping away from the 2012 champion...
Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score
Murray 3-6 4-6 1-2 Dimitrov*
Ah, Andy.
From 30-0 up, Murray can’t close it out as his first serve deserts him - and Dimitrov breaks as Murray sends a backhand wide.
Three games, three breaks to start set number three. Murray, as you would expect, furious with himself!
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