Rusedski edged out in US Open

British number two Greg Rusedski saw victory taken from his grasp as lost to Frenchman Cyril Saulnier in a fifth-set tie-break in the first round of the US Open.

After twice coming back from a set down, Rusedski held match point on his own serve at 7-6 in the tie-break, but Saulnier produced three remarkable shots from the back of the court to prevail 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 7-6 (9/7).