Chanelle beats Chanel in New York

Kevin Anderson and Andy Murray are both on the US Open menu today.

Anderson has a first round date with Daniel Brands in New York, while Murray will play Michael Llodra in his opening match.

First round winners at Flushing Meadow yesterday included Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Victoria Azarenka, Tomas Berdych and South African Chanelle Scheepers.

She beat compatriot Chanel Simmonds 2-6 6-1 6-2.

Scheepers will play sixth seed, Caroline Wozniacki, in the second round.

Meanwhile,Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows are both on the road in the Absa Premiership tonight.

Team of Choice will see action at Free State Stars.

Kickoff is at 6pm.

Arrows will meet Bidvest Wits in Johannesburg.

Their game is scheduled for 19h30.

Mpumalanga Aces edged Amazulu 2-1 in the Absa Premiership last night.

Kaizer Chiefs and Moroka Swallows drew 1-1 in their league encounter.

Bernard Parker equalised for Amakhosi.

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- Andre Bloem

Twitter - @SportswaveAndre