US Open – the British are coming
A look at the British contenders in New York.
The final grand slam of the year gets under way in New York on August 26.
Britain will have four direct entrants in the US Open singles after Andy Murray opted not to take part so soon in his comeback following hip surgery.
Here, PA looks at the British contenders.
Johanna Konta
Kyle Edmund
Edmund remains the British number one for now but it has been a difficult season for the 24-year-old, who struggled with a knee problem for the first six months. He admitted after losing to Fernando Verdasco at Wimbledon from two sets and a break up that he was not fit enough and there have been some positive signs following a training block in the Bahamas. Edmund lost in the first round in New York 12 months ago so a good run would be a timely boost to his ranking.
Dan Evans
Cameron Norrie
Doubles
Britain will be well represented in the doubles tournament, with Jamie Murray and his new partner Neal Skupski looking to reach the latter stages, while Joe Salisbury and his American partner Rajeev Ram have had a strong season.
