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US Open 2018: Andy Murray faces Fernando Verdasco in second round

Andy Murray will be hoping to prevent Fernando Verdasco from gaining the upper hand during Wednesday's second-round encounter at the US Open.

The 31-year-old plays the Spanish 31st seed in the second match on Arthur Ashe Stadium at about 19:00 BST.

Murray beat James Duckworth on Monday in his first Grand Slam match in 14 months after hip surgery.

British number two Cameron Norrie faces Serb Dusan Lajovic in the third match on court 10 at approximately 20:00.

Murray said: "Fernando is a great shot-maker and someone, that when he's on his game, is really tough to beat.