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Watson among Britons through in US Open qualifying

Watson among Britons through in US Open qualifying
BBC Sport Monday 24 August 2026, 23:11 UTC 1 min read
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Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round of US Open qualifying as she bids for a first New York main-drawn appearance in five years.

Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round of US Open qualifying as she bids for a first New York main-drawn appearance in five years.
Watson (PERSON) Britons (ORG) US Open (EVENT) Heather Watson (PERSON) British (ORG) New York (LOCATION)
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