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Heather Watson and others advance in US Open qualifying rounds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:14 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Heather Watson and others advance in US Open qualifying rounds
Summary

Heather Watson reached the second round of US Open qualifying by overcoming Claire Liu 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Despite almost losing a double-break lead in the final set, the 34-year-old secured a match against Spain's Angela Fita Boluda. Alongside Watson, Toby Samuel, Jacob Fearnley, Billy Harris, and Harry Wendelken also progressed in men's qualifying. Samuel won against Francesco Maestrelli while Harris defeated Gonzalo Bueno. Players must win three qualifying rounds to enter the main draw, starting Sunday.

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  • •Heather Watson defeats Claire Liu to advance
  • •Samuel, Fearnley, Harris, and Wendelken also move forward
  • •Samuel aims for first main draw appearance
  • •Players need to win three qualifying rounds
  • •US Open main draw begins Sunday
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  • 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Watson among Britons through in US Open qualifying
  • 11:11 PMBBC Sport — Watson among Britons through in US Open qualifying
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Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round of US Open qualifying as she bids for a first New York main-drawn appearance in five years.

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Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round of US Open qualifying as she bids for a first New York main-drawn appearance in five years.

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