US Open 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray falls to Grigor Dimitrov as Katie Boulter and Jack Draper win

Andy Murray takes on 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov in a blockbuster second-round clash on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open this evening.

The former world No 1 beat Corentin Moutet of France in straight sets in round one – which saw the Brit clock up his 200th win at a grand slam event.

Dimitrov, who came through a five-set thriller in the first round, has Murray’s former coaches Dani Vallverdu and Jamie Delgado in his corner but Murray won their last encounter, albeit in 2016.

Elsewhere, there are five other Brits in second-round singles action, with Katie Boulter and Jack Draper reaching the third round after early-match wins against Yafan Wang and 17th seed Hubert Hurkacz respectively, while Cameron Norrie, Jodie Burrage and Dan Evans are all playing later in the day in New York.

Follow the US Open second round with The Independent - Murray vs Dimitrov is scheduled to start at 5pm (BST). Get the latest Murray vs Dimitrov odds and tips here.

US OPEN LIVE - ANDY MURRAY VS GRIGOR DIMITROV

• Andy Murray falls in straight-sets to Grigor Dimitrov in the US Open second round

• Katie Boulter defeats Yafan Wang in three sets to reach third round

• Jack Draper beats 17th seed Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets

• Jodie Burrage loses against world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka

• US Open PREVIEW: All eyes on Alcaraz and Djokovic in New York

Jodie Burrage vs Aryna Sabalenka latest score

20:06 , Kieran Jackson

Aryna Sabalenka beats Jodie Burrage 6-3 6-2 in the second round of the US Open.

A commendable performance from the Brit, but the world No 2 was in the end too strong on Louis Armstrong!

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

20:02 , Kieran Jackson

Grigor Dimitrov beats Andy Murray 6-3 6-3 6-1

A supreme performance from Grigor Dimitrov!

He needed two hours and 48 minutes to seal it, but the 19th seed is through!

It’s not to be for Andy Murray this time in New York. He had his chances, but just couldn’t find his best tennis when it mattered.

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

19:56 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-6 4-6 1-5 Dimitrov

Dimitrov holds - and is on the verge of the third round now!

Another lengthy game, with lengthy points and Murray having a break point opportunity, but Dimitrov now just a game away!

A stunning backhand slice pass winner down the line will be on the highlights reel!

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

19:47 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 3-6 4-6 1-4 Dimitrov*

Dimitrov breaks again!

Murray sends a forehand just long at 30-30 before netting with his backhand. You’d never usually say this, but Murray looks to have lost belief this time.

All but over?

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

19:41 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-6 4-6 1-3 Dimitrov

Dimitrov holds... just!

Two break points down, Dimitrov serves his way out of trouble to level at deuce before Murray lets rip with a backhand crosscourt... just wide!

An overhead smash put away seals the first service hold of the set. And this match is slipping away from the 2012 champion...

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

19:35 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 3-6 4-6 1-2 Dimitrov*

Ah, Andy.

From 30-0 up, Murray can’t close it out as his first serve deserts him - and Dimitrov breaks as Murray sends a backhand wide.

Three games, three breaks to start set number three. Murray, as you would expect, furious with himself!

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

19:28 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-6 4-6 1-1 Dimitrov

Murray breaks back!

In truth, a sloppy game from Dimitrov. A lapse in concentration, perhaps? A few errors and Murray, this time, capitalises.

Well, well, well...

Jodie Burrage vs Aryna Sabalenka latest score

19:26 , Kieran Jackson

Jodie Burrage is battling hard on Louis Armstrong but has lost the first set 6-3 to the world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka.

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

19:23 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 3-6 4-6 0-1 Dimitrov*

Dimitrov breaks straight away in the third....

Murray sends a forehand wide at 30-40 and, with a glance at his box, he trudges gingerly back to his chair.

It’ll have to be some miracle from here!

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

19:16 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-6 4-6 Dimitrov

Cool and composed for Grigor Dimitrov!

Murray fights to draw the game back to 30-30, but a missed return and an optimistic forehand pass wide sees the set get away from him!

Two sets down... again... he couldn’t, could he?

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

19:10 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 3-6 4-5 Dimitrov*

Murray forces Dimitrov to serve it out, holding to 15.

More aggressive from Murray in that game - is that the way he needs to go?

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

19:07 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-6 3-5 Dimitrov

Two double faults in a row hands Murray a break-back point at 30-40, but Murray sends a backhand pass wide after the longest rally of the match at 33 shots!

The Brit then saves a Dimitrov game point with a superb backhand down the line, before Dimitrov seals the game with an overhead smash on deuce and a Murray error into the net on ad.

“Noooooo!” screams Murray. You feel that that needed to be the moment for the 2012 champ to turn this match around.

He’ll now serve to stay in the set...

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:56 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 3-6 3-4 Dimitrov*

A slice sails wide from Dimitrov and Murray holds to 30. The Brit looking typically lethargic in between points, but still competing as you would expect. Again, just staying in touch.

He’ll have two more chances to break the Dimitrov serve...

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:51 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-6 2-4 Dimitrov

Murray with a bit more fight in that Dimitrov service game - winning a well-constructed point at the net - but an ace at 40-30 seals the game for the Bulgarian.

A big “Come on!” from Dimitrov tells you all that you need to know....

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:45 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 3-6 2-3 Dimitrov*

It’s still not easy for Murray - the highlight of this game being two super Dimitrov backhand winners - but the Brit stays in touch with a hold to 30.

He’s just hanging on in there...

Jodie Burrage vs Aryna Sabalenka latest score

18:44 , Kieran Jackson

British No 2 Jodie Burrage is up against world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka on Louis Armstrong!

A big day for the Brits continues...

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:42 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-6 1-3 Dimitrov

From all those lengthy games in the first set, Murray suddenly can’t get a look-in now on the Dimitrov serve!

Placement and power from the Bulgarian - he regains his two-game lead.

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:35 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 3-6 1-2 Dimitrov*

A crucial hold you feel for Murray - his first game in five.

Dimitrov with the break in the second, still...

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

18:35 , Kieran Jackson

Katie Boulter beats Yafan Wang 5-7 6-1 6-4

Another Brit into the third round!

British No 1 Katie Boulter has reached the last-32 in New York for the first time! It was tough out on Court 5 but she got the job done!

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:32 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-6 0-2 Dimitrov

A routine hold for Grigor Dimitrov.

Murray looking up rather despairingly at his corner. Can he regain any sort of momentum here?

Jack Draper vs Hubert Hurkacz latest score

18:31 , Kieran Jackson

Jack Draper beats Hubert Hurkacz 6-2 6-4 7-5

What a win for 21-year-old Jack Draper!

He’s had such a tough year with injuries but has played his best match in 2023 to beat the 17th seed in straight sets!

Draper lets out a huge scream after clinching the win! He’ll play either Michael Mmoh or John Isner in round three.

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:29 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 3-6 0-1 Dimitrov*

It’s looking tough for Murray out there at the moment.

He saves two break points but Dimitrov is taking control out there, securing a break to start the second set with a forehand winner!

Momentum very much with the 19th seed....

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:20 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-6 Dimitrov

Dimitrov holds to 15 - as an aghast Murray sends a forehand wide - and the Bulgarian seals the first set 6-3!

He has a chat to Ivan Lendl and co in his corner... he has it all to do on Ashe!

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:15 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 3-5 Dimitrov*

Ah dear, what a gift from Murray.

An uncharacteristic spate of errors from the Brit - and he’s broken to love!

After all the effort put into this set, with one hour on the clock, it’s looking like going to waste... Dimitrov will serve for the first set.

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:12 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 3-4 Dimitrov

How about that - a simple hold apiece!

Obligatory holds for both men - on serve in the first set as we approach the one hour mark!

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

18:00 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 2-3 Dimitrov

Dimitrov saves a break point - in another lengthy game - but this time holds!

Murray lets out a scream after a missed slice. More than anything, it’s probably the sheer effort put in with little reward... we’ve been playing 45 minutes and we’ve only had five games!

Could be in for a long one here!

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

17:53 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 2-2 Dimitrov*

Only the 14-minute game this time round! It’s a hold for Murray!

Again, some terrific points but right at the end, Murray finds his first serve when he needs it and levels!

37 minutes have been played here... and we’ve only finished four games!

Andy Murray shot of the tournament contender?

17:48 , Kieran Jackson

The US Open crowd goes nuts after this brilliant rally and mesmeric finish from Murray!

Jack Draper vs Hubert Hurkacz latest score

17:42 , Kieran Jackson

*Draper 6-2 6-4 1-2 Hurkacz

Jack Draper is two sets up against 17th seed Hubert Hurkacz, who looks to be strugling physically on Court 12!

The Brit a set away from a huge upset!

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

17:39 , Kieran Jackson

Boulter 5-7 6-1 0-0 Wang*

Katie Boulter has stormed to the second set against Yafan Wang, 6-1!

A deciding set over on Court 5...

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

17:37 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 1-2 Dimitrov

A game with SIX deuces - lasting 16 minutes - and it’s Murray who prevails!

Murray with a chance to break straight back at 30-40 - but he misses a pretty routine backhand pass crosscourt!

A lengthy point at deuce was won by Murray for another break point, but Dimitrov holds firm on his forehand and overheads in the sun!

Dimitrov struggles to close it out, though, going long on his forehand and then double-faulting on two games points of his own, before a wide forehand brings back another deuce.

A mesmeric point - again! - at deuce with both men at the net is won by Dimitrov with a stretching backhand volley, before Murray forces an error.

But then one of the points of the tournament! Murray has to react to a net cord and plays a terrific forehand drop shot on the run, ending up on Dimitrov’s baseline! The pair touch rackets!

Murray finally seals the break as Dimitrov nets a backhand volley... what a game!

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

17:21 , Kieran Jackson

Murray 0-2 Dimitrov*

Murray broken to love!

Not the start the 2012 champion was looking for... a few errors on both sides and Dimitrov with the early advantage!

An unusually sloppy start from the Brit.

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

17:17 , Kieran Jackson

*Murray 0-1 Dimitrov

Dimitrov holds to 15 to start this one off, with his typically huge forehand backing up some first serves and Murray netting on the backhand side to give away the game.

A pretty big shadow emerging with basically half the court covered in shade - Murray immediately implying that he’s having trouble picking up Dimitrov’s serve in that game.

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score

17:15 , Kieran Jackson

Dimitrov will serve first out on Arthur Ashe!

Both players primed and ready. Play...

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest

17:09 , Kieran Jackson

Both men receive a big reception out on Arthur Ashe Stadium court as they make their way to court!

It’s beaming sunshine in New York, perfect playing conditions!

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

17:05 , Kieran Jackson

*Boulter 5-7 Wang

That’s the one that got away for Katie Boulter.

She had three set points at 5-4 but failed to convert - and her Chinese opponent has won three games in a row to claim the first set!

Can the British No 1 respond?

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov

17:02 , Kieran Jackson

Andy Murray due on Arthur Ashe any minute now to take on Grigor Dimitrov...

Will we be in for another Murray marathon?

Jack Draper vs Hubert Hurkacz latest score

17:01 , Kieran Jackson

Jack Draper has broken again right away at the start of the second set! He’s a set and 2-0 up...

A dream first hour for the 21-year-old...

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

17:00 , Kieran Jackson

Boulter 5-6 Wang*

A tough turnaround in no time at all on Court 5 - Wang breaks Boulter to 30 as the Brit nets from the back of the court.

The Chinese player will serve for the first set...

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

16:57 , Kieran Jackson

*Boulter 5-5 Wang

So close for Boulter... but we’re back level!

Three set points come and go for the British No 1 on Wang’s serve - she’ll be kicking herself!

Finely poised...

Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov

16:55 , Kieran Jackson

Andy Murray takes on 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov in a blockbuster second round clash on Arthur Ashe Stadium this evening. The former world No 1 beat Corentin Moutet of France in straight sets in round one - which saw the Brit clock up his 200th win at a grand slam event.

Dimitrov, who came through a five-set thriller in the first round, has Murray’s former coaches Dani Vallverdu and Jamie Delgado in his corner but Murray won their last encounter, albeit in 2016.

We’re just 5 minutes away from Murray and Dimitrov walking out on Arthur Ashe!

Jack Draper vs Hubert Hurkacz latest score

16:48 , Kieran Jackson

Draper takes the first set 6-2!

A terrific start from the 21-year-old!

Draper has never beaten the Pole but their previous two matches have gone to final sets...

US Open order of play on Arthur Ashe Stadium

16:45 , Kieran Jackson

From 12pm ET/5pm BST

Andy Murray (GB) v 19-Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)

Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) v 17-Madison Keys (USA)

From 7pm ET/midnight BST

1-Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) v Lloyd Harris (RSA)

Patricia Maria Tig (ROM) v 3-Jessica Pegula (USA)

Jack Draper vs Hubert Hurkacz latest score

16:41 , Kieran Jackson

A dream start for Jack Draper!

He’s 5-1 up against Hubert Hurkacz on Court 12!

Upset brewing?

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

16:35 , Kieran Jackson

*Boulter 3-3 Wang

Boulter breaks!

A big “Come on” from the Brit, firing a backhand down the line on break point which Yang can only net.

Back on serve on Court 5.

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

16:30 , Kieran Jackson

Boulter 2-3 Wang*

Wang holds comfortably but Boulter stays in touch with a hold of her own, taking control from the back of the court.

Advantage still with the Chinese player in the first set...

Jack Draper vs Hubert Hurkacz latest score

16:22 , Kieran Jackson

An early break for Jack Draper against Hurkacz!

He’s up 2-0 in the first set against the 17th seed...

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

16:20 , Kieran Jackson

Boulter 1-2 Wang*

Boulter down two break points and though a big first serve gets her out of trouble to start with, a wild forehand flies out of court and the 29-year-old Chinese player breaks early in the first.

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

16:18 , Kieran Jackson

*Boulter 1-1 Wang

Wang holds to 15, seeing out the game with a terrific forehand cross-court winner after the longest rally of the match so far.

It’s going to be a brutal one from the back of the court, me thinks.

Katie Boulter vs Yafan Wang latest score

16:12 , Kieran Jackson

Boulter 1-0 Wang*

Boulter holds serve first up, backing up her powerful first serve with some hard-hitting groundstrokes. ]

Jack Draper is just getting going on Court 12...

US Open 2023 LIVE - Katie Boulter and Jack Draper in action

15:59 , Kieran Jackson

We’re expecting Katie Boulter and Jack Draper to be on court any minute now for their second round matches.

Boulter takes on Chinese player Yafan Wang first up on Court 5 while Draper takes on 17th seed Hubert Hurkacz on Court 12.

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic’s rivalry is talk of the town as ‘VAR’ meets tennis in New York

15:52 , Kieran Jackson

Preview by Kieran Jackson

After a few years in the grey, tetchily unaware of what could possibly replace the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal decade-long rivalry, tennis fans the world over have been gifted a new jousting contest. A swashbuckling two-way show of skill, stamina and showmanship that men’s tennis badly needed.

For Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic – world No 1 and 2 and the top seeds at the US Open, which starts this afternoon – the French Open semi-final this year was the warm-up act. Two sets of mesmerising rallies before the 20-year-old Spaniard succumbed to the occasion, cramping up irrevocably. But recent finals at Wimbledon and Cincinnati, gruelling affairs of high-drama and tension, show the hype is not inflated.

Full preview below:

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic’s new rivalry is talk of the town

Great Britain’s Lily Miyazaki lose in second round

15:44 , Kieran Jackson

Miyazaki’s US Open adventure was ended in the second round by Olympic champion Belinda Bencic.

The 27-year-old came through three matches to qualify at Flushing Meadows for the first time and then picked up a maiden grand slam win against Margarita Betova in round one.

But the world number 198 found 15th seed Bencic, of Switzerland, too tough a nut to crack as she bowed out 6-3 6-3.

Miyazaki still leaves New York with the consolation prize of having virtually doubled her earnings for the year with a £98,000 pay day for winning her first-round match.

Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas crash out of US Open

15:38 , Kieran Jackson

Novak Djokovic is safely into the third round, but there were a couple of big shocks on day three of the US Open.

Seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was knocked out in five sets by Dominic Stricker, a qualifier ranked 128 in the world.

Then, in the night session, fifth seed and last year’s runner-up Casper Ruud fell foul of China’s world number 67 Zhang Zhizhen.

Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas crash out of US Open

US Open order of play and Thursday’s tennis schedule

15:33 , Kieran Jackson

ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM

From 12pm ET/5pm BST

Andy Murray (GB) v 19-Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)

Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) v 17-Madison Keys (USA)

1-Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) v Lloyd Harris (RSA)

Patricia Maria Tig (ROM) v 3-Jessica Pegula (USA)

LOUIS ARMSTRONG STADIUM

From 11am ET/4pm BST

Lorenzo Sonego (ITA) v 6-Jannik Sinner (ITA)

Jodie Burrage (GB)v 2-Aryna Sabalenka (N)

26-Elina Svitolina (UKR) v Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (N)

13-Daria Kasatkina (N) v Sofia Kenin (USA)

3-Daniil Medvedev (N) v Christopher O’Connell (AUS)

GRANDSTAND

From 11am ET/4pm BST

M. Mmoh (USA) v J. Isner (USA)

M. Trevisan (ITA) v M. Vondrousova (CZE)-9

G. Monfils (FRA) v A. Rublev (N)-8

O. Jabeur (TUN)-5 v L. Noskova (CZE)

COURT 5

From 11am ET/4pm BST

Y. Wang (CHI) v K. Boulter (GB)

M. Berrettini (ITA) v A. Rinderknech (FRA)

N. Jarry (CHI)-23 v A. Michelsen (USA)

A. Mannarino and A. Rinderknech (FRA) v E. Spizzirri and T. Zink (UZA)

COURT 17

From 11am ET/4pm BST

A. Zverev (GER)-12 v D. Altmaier (GER)

T. Etcheverry (ARG)-30 v S. Wawrinka (SUI)

P. Martic (CRO) v M. Bouzkova (CZE)-31

G. Minnen (BEL) v S. Vickery (USA)

US Open 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov

15:30 , Kieran Jackson

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the US Open in New York!

Andy Murray takes on 19th seed Grigor Dimitrov in a blockbuster second round clash on Arthur Ashe Stadium this evening. The former world No 1 beat Corentin Moutet of France in straight sets in round one - which saw the Brit clock up his 200th win at a grand slam event.

Dimitrov, who came through a five-set thriller in the first round, has Murray’s former coaches Dani Vallverdu and Jamie Delgado in his corner but Murray won their last encounter, albeit in 2016.

Elsewhere, there are five other Brits in second-round singles action, with Katie Boulter and Jack Draper on court from 4pm (BST), while Cameron Norrie, Jodie Burrage and Dan Evans are all playing later in the day in New York.

Action on outside courts begins at 4pm (BST) - Murray vs Dimitrov is scheduled for 5pm (BST).