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James McGee now one win away from US Open main draw

Irish player will take on China’s Ze Zhang on Friday afternoon

James McGee will play China’s Ze Zhang on Friday afternoon for a place in the main draw at the US Open at Flushing Meadows. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
James McGee will play China’s Ze Zhang on Friday afternoon for a place in the main draw at the US Open at Flushing Meadows. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
Fri Aug 22 2014 - 12:10

Ireland’s James McGee will play China’s Ze Zhang on Friday afternoon for a place in the main draw at the US Open after he came back from a set down to beat India’s Yuki Bhambri 5-7 6-2 7-5 at Flushing Meadows on Thursday night.

After winning the second set 6-2, the 27-year-old from Castleknock was then broken in the final set before storming back to beat the number 30 seed 7-5.

Zhang beat American Austin Krajicek 7-6 4-6 6-2 to win through to the final qualifying round. His match with McGee is second on court at Court 8, with the first game starting at 4.0pm Irish time.