Kyle Edmund reaches into world top 20

    Britain’s Kyle Edmund has reached into the world top 20 after progressing to the second round at the Italian Open.

    The world number 19 beat Tunisia’s Malek Jaziri in Rome 6-3 3-6 6-3. He now faces either Lucas Pouille or Andreas Seppi in round two

    Edmund, 23, beat Novak Djokovic on his way to the quarter-final in Madrid and he continues to look most comfortable on clay.

    The Yorkshireman currently sits 26 places above compatriot Andy Murray in the world rankings.

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