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Toby Samuel wins first Grand Slam match at US Open
Toby Samuel secured his first career Grand Slam main-draw victory at the US Open, defeating Tomas Machac in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. The 23-year-old qualifier's performance is expected to propel him into the ATP top 100 rankings.
In contrast, Cameron Norrie suffered an early exit from the tournament, losing to Frenchman Luca Van Assche with a score of 7-6, 2-6, 2-6, 3-6. This marks Norrie's third consecutive first-round Grand Slam defeat this year and follows his recent loss of the British number one ranking to Arthur Fery.
In the women's draw, British player Katie Boulter advanced after a three-set victory over American wildcard Carol Young Suh Lee, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-0.
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Cameron Norrie · Katie Boulter · Luca Van Assche · Toby Samuel · US Open
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Katie Boulter defeated Carol Young Suh Lee with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-0. www.bbc.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luca Van Assche defeated Cameron Norrie in the first round of the US Open. mesport.me · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The score of the match between Luca Van Assche and Cameron Norrie was 7-6, 2-6, 2-6, 3-6. mesport.me · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Toby Samuel achieved his first career Grand Slam main-draw victory at the US Open. mesport.me · www.bbc.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Toby Samuel's victory will place him within the ATP top 100 rankings. mesport.me · www.bbc.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Toby Samuel defeated Tomas Machac with a score of 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. mesport.me · www.bbc.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cameron Norrie suffered his third consecutive first-round exit at a Grand Slam tournament this year. mesport.me · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Arthur Fery has overtaken Cameron Norrie as the British number one. mesport.me · www.independent.co.uk