A look at the British contenders at the US Open

Five British players will fly the flag in singles at the US Open, which begins in New York on Monday.

Andy Murray, Kyle Edmund, Johanna Konta and Cameron Norrie were direct entrants while Heather Watson came through qualifying at Flushing Meadows.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at the British contenders.

Andy Murray

Kyle Edmund

Having taken over from Murray as British number one, Edmund has established himself in the top 20 and has reserved his best performances for the grand slams. In his two previous main-draw appearances at the US Open, he has not lost before the third round, and being seeded gives him a theoretically easier draw. The 24-year-old, who faces Paolo Lorenzi of Italy on Monday, has struggled so far on the North American hard courts but enjoys the conditions at Flushing Meadows.

Cameron Norrie

Johanna Konta

Heather Watson