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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

Kieran Jackson
Thursday 31 August 2023 15:25 EDT
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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.

Follow the US Open second round with The Independent. Get the latest Murray vs Dimitrov odds and tips here.

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov

Andy Murray due on Arthur Ashe any minute now to take on Grigor Dimitrov...

Will we be in for another Murray marathon?

Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 17:02

Jack Draper vs Hubert Hurkacz latest score

Jack Draper has broken again right away at the start of the second set! He’s a set and 2-0 up...

A dream first hour for the 21-year-old...

Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 17:01

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

Boulter 5-6 Wang*

A tough turnaround in no time at all on Court 5 - Wang breaks Boulter to 30 as the Brit nets from the back of the court.

The Chinese player will serve for the first set...

Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 17:00

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

*Boulter 5-5 Wang

So close for Boulter... but we’re back level!

Three set points come and go for the British No 1 on Wang’s serve - she’ll be kicking herself!

Finely poised...

Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 16:57

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov

Andy Murray takes on 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov in a blockbuster second round clash on Arthur Ashe Stadium this evening. The former world No 1 beat Corentin Moutet of France in straight sets in round one - which saw the Brit clock up his 200th win at a grand slam event.

Dimitrov, who came through a five-set thriller in the first round, has Murray’s former coaches Dani Vallverdu and Jamie Delgado in his corner but Murray won their last encounter, albeit in 2016.

We’re just 5 minutes away from Murray and Dimitrov walking out on Arthur Ashe!

(Getty Images)
Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 16:55

Jack Draper vs Hubert Hurkacz latest score

Draper takes the first set 6-2!

A terrific start from the 21-year-old!

Draper has never beaten the Pole but their previous two matches have gone to final sets...

(Getty Images)
Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 16:48

US Open order of play on Arthur Ashe Stadium

From 12pm ET/5pm BST

Andy Murray (GB) v 19-Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)

Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) v 17-Madison Keys (USA)

From 7pm ET/midnight BST

1-Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) v Lloyd Harris (RSA)

Patricia Maria Tig (ROM) v 3-Jessica Pegula (USA)

Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 16:45

Jack Draper vs Hubert Hurkacz latest score

A dream start for Jack Draper!

He’s 5-1 up against Hubert Hurkacz on Court 12!

Upset brewing?

Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 16:41

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

*Boulter 3-3 Wang

Boulter breaks!

A big “Come on” from the Brit, firing a backhand down the line on break point which Yang can only net.

Back on serve on Court 5.

(Getty Images)
Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 16:35

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

Boulter 2-3 Wang*

Wang holds comfortably but Boulter stays in touch with a hold of her own, taking control from the back of the court.

Advantage still with the Chinese player in the first set...

Kieran Jackson31 August 2023 16:30

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