Old rivals: Andy Murray and Michael Llodra at the 2012 Australian Open, the last time they met in competition. Photo: Getty Images
Britain’s Andy Murray have to wait until the night session of day three to begin his US Open title defence – and hope the weather does not intervene.
The Wimbledon champion’s opening match against Michael Llodra will begin Wednesday’s night session at 7pm local time (00:00 BST, Thursday).
And with the forecast suggesting thunderstorms will threaten New York, the Scot faces the prospect of going into day four having not completed his first match.
Top seed Serena Williams plays Galina Voskoboeva in the third match on Arthur Ashe Stadium, while American 15th seed Sloane Stephens and Urszula Radwanska follow Murray’s match in the night session.
Murray, 26, is ready to face a barrage of attacking tennis when he finally steps onto court with Frenchman Llodra.
The third seed has won all three of his previous matches against Llodra, who enjoys coming to the net and will be hoping for a hot evening in New York.
“The conditions here obviously can change a lot from day to day,” said Murray. “When it’s warm here it’s pretty quick, probably the quickest of the Slams.
“When it’s cool in the evening, it slows down significantly, so I’ll have to wait and see.” – BBC Sport
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