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US Open: Wheelchair events to be held after player backlash

Wheelchair events will be held at this year's US Open after a majority of players endorsed the US Tennis Association's change of heart.

Australia's quad world number one Dylan Alcott had described an initial decision to scrap the wheelchair events as "disgusting discrimination".

But after admitting it should have consulted players, the USTA offered a choice between three options.

A majority of players have voted in favour of staging the event as usual.

It will take place in New York between 10 and 13 September, with a formal announcement expected shortly.