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GB's Konta through but Robson out

Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 31 August-13 September

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Britain's Jo Konta extended her winning streak to 14 matches but Laura Robson let a winning position slip in the US Open first round.

Konta, who came through three rounds of qualifying, beat American wild card Louisa Chirico 6-3 6-0 in New York.

Robson led 4-0 in the final set but Russia's Elena Vesnina won 3-6 6-3 7-5.

Fellow Britons Aljaz Bedene and James Ward also play on Tuesday, before Andy Murray meets Australian Nick Kyrgios in the night session.