Toby Samuel earns first Grand Slam victory at US Open tournament
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
British qualifier Toby Samuel secured his first career Grand Slam match victory on Sunday at the US Open in New York. The 23-year-old defeated Tomas Machac in straight sets, finishing the match 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 within 90 minutes. Samuel displayed strong serving and consistent groundstroke hitting throughout the contest, despite facing a brief challenge in the third set. This win marks the first time Samuel has advanced past the opening round of a Grand Slam, a result that moves him into the top 100 of the ATP rankings. In a separate result on the opening day of the tournament, Cameron Norrie suffered a loss. Samuel is scheduled to face 18th seed Jiri Lehecka in the second round on Wednesday.
- •Toby Samuel defeated Tomas Machac 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in the first round.
- •The match lasted 90 minutes on the opening day of the US Open.
- •Samuel will move into the top 100 ATP rankings following this win.
- •The next match against Jiri Lehecka is scheduled for Wednesday.
- •Cameron Norrie exited the tournament following a loss on the opening day.
- 11:30 PMBBC Sport — GB's Samuel earns first win at Grand Slam - but 'nervous' Norrie beaten
"Britain's Toby Samuel won his maiden Grand Slam match after an impressive straight sets victory while Cameron Norrie lost on the opening day of the US Open.
"British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 30, 2026, 11:30 PMGB's Samuel earns first win at Grand Slam - but 'nervous' Norrie beaten
British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.
- Sky Sports—Britain's Samuel wins first Grand Slam match as Norrie loses on opening day of US Open
Britain's Toby Samuel won his maiden Grand Slam match after an impressive straight sets victory while Cameron Norrie lost on the opening day of the US Open.
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