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31 August 2026

Australian wildcard Preston scores gritty US Open win, but Gibson falls short of upset

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Australian wildcard Preston scores gritty US Open win, but Gibson falls short of upset

Taylah Preston’s win is the bright note on an otherwise difficult day for the Australian contingent on day one of the New York grand slam.

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