British qualifier Samuel secures maiden Grand Slam victory at US Open
Toby Samuel, 23, defeated Tomas Machac 6-2 6-3 6-2 in his US Open main-draw debut. The win lifts him into the top 100 of the ATP rankings. Samuel had come through three qualifying matches, each from a set down, to reach this stage.
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Samuel's path to this milestone was marked by significant adversity. Two years ago, bone bruising in his right arm sidelined him for much of 2024, dropping him to nearly 2,000th in the world rankings. His recovery included
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