Francesca Jones downs Magda Linette in three at US Open

Francesca Jones came through a swinging three-setter in the US Open first round, edging Magda Linette 6-4 1-6 6-3 after weathering a one-sided middle set. The Briton's consistency behind her delivery decided it: she landed 65.3% of first serves and won 66.0% of those points, while her second ball held up remarkably at 64.0%. Linette struck seven aces to Jones's one, but made only 52.6% of first serves and won just 45.9% behind the second, a gap that cost her in the decider. Four double faults from the Pole added to the damage, and Jones took her place in the second round.