US Open: Edmund and Konta through as Murray and Robson wait

Edmund pulls off the shock of the first round as he beats Richard Gasquet and Novak Djokovic labours to victory over Janowicz

Kyle Edmund
Britain's Kyle Edmund returns a shot to Richard Gasquet of France 
(Image credit: Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

Andy Murray could have unexpected company at the US Open over the next fortnight.

Fellow Brit Kyle Edmund produced the shock of the opening day as he beat 13th seed Richard Gasquet in the men's draw, while Johanna Konta, seeded 13th in the women's draw, powered past US player Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

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