Fearnley among Britons closing in on US Open place
Jacob Fearnley is among the British players who stand one win away from a place in the US Open main draw in New York.
Jacob Fearnley, Toby Samuel, Harry Wendelken and Harriet Dart are on the verge of securing a spot in the US Open main draw after triumphing in their second round qualifying matches in New York. Fearnley displayed impressive determination, overcoming Frenchman Luka Pavlovic in a three-set victory, which advanced him to a clash with Austria's Jurij Rodionov.
Samuel, making his US Open debut, showcased an incredible comeback against fellow Briton Billy Harris, winning 4-6 6-4 6-1 and advancing to meet Chile's Cristian Garin. Wendelken, a first-time main draw entrant, endured a grueling three-hour battle against Switzerland's Remy Bertola, securing a 5-7 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win and moving on to face Lithuania's Vilius Gaubas.
Dart, ranked 77th, also fought back to secure her place, defeating Kristina Penickova 5-7 6-0 6-3, and could face Heather Watson or Angela Fita Boluda in the next round.
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