The Latest Breaking News from Jodie Burrage

The British No 1 accidentally sent a ball spinning into a gangway in front of the crowd

Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz and Jessica Pegula are all in action at Flushing Meadows

The 27-year-old came through three matches to qualify at Flushing Meadows for the first time.

Under-fire British tennis produces remarkable feat not seen in over 40 years

There were echoes of Emma Raducanu after the 27-year-old qualifier, Britain’s sole representative on day one, beat Russian Margarita Betova 6-3 6-3.

Action begins on Monday with storylines aplenty

The Tokyo-born Brit had a wild card for Wimbledon last year, but has now reached the main draw of a grand slam under her own steam for the first time.

Emma Raducanu remains sidelined but six British players have secured their spots in the main singles draws by ranking.

Demanding training regimes and hectic playing schedules mean that Scotland scrum-half Ben White and tennis star Jodie Burrage have not spent much…

A few bright spots cannot hide ongoing weaknesses in the domestic game.

The British No.1, 26, beat Australian Daria Saville 7-6(4) 6-2 on Wednesday afternoon in a dramatic, disturbance-delayed encounter on Court 18, where a protester invaded the premises and threw orange-coloured confetti and jigsaw pieces from a 'Centre Court View' puzzle box all over the playing surface