Summary

  • Use play icon at top of page to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary (UK only)

  • NOW: Defending champion Emma Raducanu loses 6-3 6-3 to Alize Cornet in first round

  • Raducanu calls medical timeout for treatment on blisters on hand at end of first set

  • NOW: Rafael Nadal loses first set 6-4 to Rinky Hijikata before taking the next two 6-2 6-3

  • Earlier: Dan Evans defeats Jiri Vesely 6-4 6-1 6-1 and Cameron Norrie beats France's Benoit Paire 6-0 7-6 (7-1) 6-0

  • Norrie won first set in 18 minutes & third in 19 minutes

  • Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz & Andrey Rublev through

  • Day two of final Grand Slam of year in Flushing Meadows, New York

  1. Goodnightpublished at 02:45 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    That's all from us for tonight.

    You can keep across the scores in tonight's remaining matches, including Rafael Nadal's meeting with Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata, over here.

    The Spaniard currently leads two-sets-to-one as he aims to complete a comeback win.

    We'll be back with live text and radio coverage of day three from 17:00 BST, as Andy Murray meets American Emilio Nava on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

    Meanwhile, the retiring Serena Williams will once again look to extend her tennis career as she meets second seed Anett Kontaveit in the night session from 00:00.

    Thanks for your company tonight - and catch you later!

  2. What's happened on day two?published at 02:41 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Alize CornetImage source, Getty Images

    Here's a reminder of what's been happening on day two at the US Open, with links to where you can read more:

    Emma RaducanuImage source, Getty Images
  3. 'It will come in time'published at 02:37 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-6 Cornet

    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Raducanu was defending the points, she will be the US Open champion forever. Everyone knew it was going to be a tough year, and I think she has improved as a player. She works really hard and it will come in time.

  4. 'I hung in there' - Cornetpublished at 02:34 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-6 Cornet

    Here's what Alize Cornet said in her on-court interview:

    "I am so tired. I'm sorry guys I know you really like Emma - she's a great player and a great person and I am sorry I beat her tonight.

    "I was getting tired from the second set but I hung in there."

    "You know I like the drop shots. I don't do it as well as Ons Jabeur but I think my game at the net was pretty good too.

    "I think it was a bit of everything, I did a bit of variation and that is what worked tonight."

    On what has contributed to her form this year, she added:

    "I think I am handling my emotions better, I am just getting old.

    "I am really happy because it shows in my results. I am 32 and it is better late than never.

    "It was very important to have my best friends and boyfriend by my side - I couldn't do it without you."

  5. Postpublished at 02:31 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-6 Cornet

    Meanwhile, in her record-breaking 63rd consecutive Grand Slam main draw appearance, Alize Cornet has progressed beyond the first round of each major in a calendar year for first time since 2014.

    Let's hear what she had to say after knocking out the defending champion.

  6. 'No protection, no byes'published at 02:28 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-6 Cornet

    Russell Fuller
    Tennis correspondent at Flushing Meadows

    Where life will change is that Raducanu will be very much in demand, but up until now she has been seeded in every tournament - so suddenly there will be no seeding and no protection of playing the top seeds - and no byes.

  7. Postpublished at 02:24 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-6 Cornet

    Emma Raducanu does not stick around for long despite the demand for autographs court-side.

    She was second best on the night to an inspired Alize Cornet, losing in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career.

    Although it wasn't to be on her return to New York, she'll always be the teenage qualifier who won the US Open.

    Emma RaducanuImage source, Getty Images
  8. Game and third set Nadalpublished at 02:23 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    *Hijikata 6-4 2-6 3-6 0-0 Nadal

    Rafael Nadal serves out the set and now leads this first-round encounter with wildcard Rinky Hijikata.

    He needs three set points to see it out, Hijikata unable to lift a return to a powerful serve from the Spaniard.

    He may now be a set down, but we're still continuing to see serious flashes of brilliance from Hijikata.

  9. 'Cornet deserves the applause'published at 02:21 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-6 Cornet

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Cornet really deserves the applause she is getting because I really don't know got some of those shots back.

    A year ago Raducanu couldn't miss, but today she's met her match, and more.

  10. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Cornetpublished at 02:19 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-6 Cornet

    Emma Raducanu volleys wide and that is game, set and match!

    Alize Cornet defeats the defending champion in straight sets in New York.

  11. Match point Cornetpublished at 02:18 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    *Raducanu 3-6 3-5 Cornet

    Cornet is able to dig out a return as she scrambles across the baseline, before Raducanu lifts her reply long.

    Match point.

  12. 'A reminder of how tough tennis is'published at 02:17 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    *Raducanu 3-6 3-5 Cornet

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It is not a disaster if Raducanu loses this match.

    She will have many more matches to come. She is still only a teenager.

    But it is just a reminder of how tough tennis is.

  13. Postpublished at 02:16 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    *Raducanu 3-6 3-5 Cornet

    This is it for the defending champion. Can Raducanu give herself one more opportunity to get back into this contest?

    She reaches 30 unforced errors (compared to 22 for Cornet), and a delightful backhand from the French world number 40 moves her two points from victory.

  14. Postpublished at 02:15 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    *Hijikata 6-4 2-6 2-5 Nadal

    Rafa Nadal continues to control proceedings over on Arthur Ashe, a love hold sees him move to just one game away from wrapping up the third set.

  15. 'Sums up Raducanu's evening'published at 02:14 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    *Raducanu 3-6 3-5 Cornet

    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That just sums up Raducanu's evening. No matter what she does, no matter what she tries, it is all going Cornet's way.

  16. Cornet holdspublished at 02:14 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    *Raducanu 3-6 3-5 Cornet

    Emma Raducanu isn't giving much away as she hits wide at 30-30.

    Game point for Cornet, and it's into the net from Raducanu.

  17. Postpublished at 02:12 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-4 Cornet*

    Can Emma Raducanu turn this around?

    Her title defence is under serious threat here.

    Alize Cornet, two games from victory, gets some luck as a shot evades the Briton after clipping the net.

  18. 'Cornet settling back down'published at 02:10 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-4 Cornet*

    Naomi Broady
    British player on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Starting to be worrying times for Raducanu fans. Cornet has settled back down and has been too much for Raducanu. She is playing well, and this has been a high quality match.

  19. Cornet breakspublished at 02:09 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    Raducanu 3-6 3-4 Cornet*

    A Raducanu backhand from the baseline finds the net.

    Alize Cornet gets the break - and a third straight game - to edge closer to a place in the second round.

    alize cornetImage source, Reuters
  20. Break points Cornetpublished at 02:07 British Summer Time 31 August 2022

    *Raducanu 3-6 3-3 Cornet

    Emma Raducanu halts the run of points against her, but a miss means she will face two break points.