Australias Maya Joint holds her nerve to reach US Open second round

Teenager beats Andorras Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva 6-4 7-6 (8-6)She could face compatriot Kim Birrell in round twoMaya Joints extraordinary 2025 success story has begun its latest chapter on another positive note with the fearless Australian youngster successfully negotiating her opening US Open clash at Flushing Meadows.Having lost her previous three first-round matches at this years grand slams - the only negatives in a brilliant two-title year for the 19-year-old Queensland-based player - Jo...