Toby Samuel secures first Grand Slam win at the US Open

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Toby Samuel secures first Grand Slam win at the US Open
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British qualifier Toby Samuel advanced to the second round of the US Open after defeating Tomas Machac in straight sets. The 23-year-old won the match 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in just over 90 minutes. This result marks the first Grand Slam victory of his career following his debut appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this season. Samuel now holds a top-100 position in the live ATP rankings and is scheduled to face 18th seed Jiri Lehecka in the next round. In other British tennis news, Cameron Norrie exited the tournament in the first round after losing to Frenchman Luca Van Assche in four sets. Norrie cited frustration with his performance, noting that he committed 49 unforced errors throughout the match.

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  • Toby Samuel defeated Tomas Machac 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in his US Open debut.
  • Samuel faces 18th seed Jiri Lehecka in the second round.
  • Cameron Norrie suffered a first-round exit after losing to Luca Van Assche in four sets.
  • Norrie recorded 49 unforced errors in his loss.
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  • 11:30 PMYahoo SportsSamuel breaks more new ground with first win at a Slam
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British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.

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