First round US Open exit for Radek Štěpánek

Czech player Radek Štěpánek has been an early casualty in the tennis’US Open. Štěpánek, who is struggling to find his best form this year, went down 4:6, 2:6, 6:4, 4:6 to Frenchman Julien Benneteau in the first round. Top seeded Czech, Tomáš Berdych takes to the court on Wednesday where he faces another Frenchman, Michael Llodrou. Wimbledon finalist Berdych is seeded seventh.

Author: Chris Johnstone