Kyle Edmund beaten in US Open first round by Pablo Andujar
Written by News on 27/08/2019
British No 1 Kyle Edmund exited the US Open at the first round for the second year in a row as he failed to capitalise on a promising start in a gruelling five-set defeat against Spain’s Pablo Andujar.
Edmund, seeded 30th, looked in control with a set and a break lead over the world No 70 but was eventually beaten 3-6 7-6 (7-1) 7-5 5-7 6-2 at Flushing Meadows.
The 24-year-old, who has battled with a knee injury in recent months, also squandered a break advantage in the deciding set as he lost in four hours and 24 minutes.
Edmund’s defeat means Johanna Konta and Dan Evans are the only two players from the five-strong British contingent in the main draw of the singles to reach the second round in New York.
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(c) Sky Sports 2019: Kyle Edmund beaten in US Open first round by Pablo Andujar
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