Ukraine's Elina Svitolina has barely missed a beat following her return from maternity break with a fearless approach amid the war in her country, world number four Jessica Pegula said ahead of their Washington Open quarter-final clash on Friday.

Tennis: Jessica Pegula up for tough test vs 'fearless' Elina Svitolina ahead of Washington Open QF tie

Andy Murray held firm in a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory over Brandon Nakashima in the ATP hardcourt tournament in Washington on Wednesday, the British great's first match since an epic second-round exit at Wimbledon.

Washington Open: Andy Murray beats Brandon Nakajima in opener; Elina Svitolina reaches QF

World number three Daniil Medvedev and Australia's Nick Kyrgios have withdrawn from the U.S. Open tune-up tournament in Washington due to injury, organisers said on Wednesday.

Tennis: Daniil Medvedev, Nick Kyrgios pull out from Washington Open due to injury

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Tennis: Jessica Pegula up for tough test vs 'fearless' Elina Svitolina ahead of Washington Open QF tie

Washington Open: Andy Murray beats Brandon Nakajima in opener; Elina Svitolina reaches QF

Tennis: Daniil Medvedev, Nick Kyrgios pull out from Washington Open due to injury