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Murray sees off Kyrgios in US Open

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

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Britain's Andy Murray won a pulsating New York night match against Australian Nick Kyrgios to reach the US Open second round.

Murray, seeded third, came through 7-5 6-3 4-6 6-1 against the brilliant but unpredictable 20-year-old.

The Scot's experience told as he broke serve seven times to win in two hours and 43 minutes.

He goes on to face Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in round two on Thursday.