Kim Birrell, Maya Joint and James Duckworth advance at US Open
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Australian players Kim Birrell, Maya Joint and James Duckworth moved into the second round of the US Open on day two of the tournament in New York. Birrell secured her advancement by overcoming Petra Marcinko in a three-set match that ended 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. The victory marks her first time reaching the second round at Flushing Meadows after unsuccessful attempts in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Birrell overcame a match point during the contest, later stating that she intends to put the $265,000 prize money toward her mortgage and upcoming wedding expenses. The tournament continues as other players progress through the early rounds of the competition.
- •Kim Birrell defeated Petra Marcinko 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 to reach the second round.
- •Birrell earned $265,000 in prize money for the victory.
- •Maya Joint and James Duckworth also advanced on the second day of the tournament.
- •The win follows three consecutive first-round exits for Birrell at this event.
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"Kim Birrell, Maya Joint and James Duckworth advance on day two Birrell plans to spend $265,000 pay day on upcoming wedding An elated Kim Birrell plans on paying down her mortgage after surviving a match point and a restless night’s sleep to chalk up a life-changing US Open win in New York. The gritty Gold Coaster wore down Croatian Petra Marcinko 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 to finally reach the second round after losing all three of her previous Flushing Meadows openers in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Continue reading...
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