Harriet Dart and Fran Jones win first matches in US Open qualifying

Britons Harriet Dart and Fran Jones both secured victories in the first round of US Open qualifying in New York on August 25, 2026. Dart defeated Jordyn Hazelitt with a score of 6-0, 6-7 (1-7), 6-1 and will face Kristina Penickova next. Jones emerged victorious against Italy's Nuria Brancaccio, winning 6-3, 6-4, and will play Germany's Mona Barthel in the next round. However, Jodie Burrage lost her match to Guiomar Maristany, and Henry Searle was defeated by Michael Antonius. The qualifying rounds continue, with players needing to win three matches to reach the main draw, starting Sunday.

• 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — GB's Dart and Jones advance in US Open qualifying
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