US Open: Andy Murray fifth Brit in second round since 1987

Andy Murray made it five British players into the US Open second round for the first time since 1987 by cruising past Lukas Rosol in straight sets

New York: Andy Murray made it five British players into the US Open second round for the first time since 1987 by cruising past Lukas Rosol in straight sets. Murray is arguably favourite to claim his fourth Grand Slam title and the Scot justified the tag, thrashing Rosol 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

Andy Murray

Next up: Granollers
He will now face World No 45 Marcel Granollers. Murray's progress means Britain will have five representatives through to round two at Flushing Meadows for the first time in 29 years, with Kyle Edmund, Dan Evans, Johanna Konta and Naomi Broady also winning their opening encounters.

Edmund's shock victory over Richard Gasquet was the pick of the bunch, and Murray was impressed with the 21-year-old's display.

"I saw the first couple of sets of Kyle's match, that's been it," Murray said.

"I didn't get to see any of the matches (on Tuesday). Kyle played extremely well. He's improving all of the time. To win a match like that in a slam comfortably against a top player is a very good sign. It was good for him."

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