Andy Murray first British man to do so since 1937. Their most recent match was played in the first round of the 2018 Eastbourne International, which Murray won in straight sets. Due to this match-up and since both players each have three Grand Slam titles, Wawrinka has been identified by some, including Djokovic, as a potential contender to turn the Big Four tennis quartet into a "Big Five", although Wawrinka himself has downplayed those suggestions, stating that he is still far behind them. Murray plays an all-court game with an emphasis on defensive baseline play, and professional tennis coach Paul Annacone stated
2005 US Open (tennis) compatriot Ekaterina Bychkova. Kim Clijsters won her first Grand Slam title after four previous Grand Slam final losses. It was the first of three US Open titles for Clijsters, also winning in 2009 and 2010. This was the first time that future US Open (Tennis) champion Andy Murray was featured in the tournament. Roger Federer defeating Andre Agassi, 6–3, 2–6, 7–6(1), 6–1 Kim Clijsters defeating Mary Pierce, 6–3, 6–1 Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan defeating Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi, 6–1, 6–4 Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur defeating Elena Dementieva / Flavia Pennetta, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3 Daniela Hantuchová / Mahesh