Martyna Kubka close to US Open qualifying spot after beating Russian opponent

Polish tennis player Martyna Kubka defeated Russia's Anna Shkutova in the first round of an ITF W35 tournament after 74 minutes of play. The win brings Kubka within a few ranking points of securing a place in the qualifying draw for the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the year. Meanwhile, Wimbledon quarter-final spots are still being decided.