Time to sign off – I’ll leave you with our report as Leylah Fernandez’s fairytale run continues. And you can join us later tonight and on Wednesday to see if Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu can continue the teenage revolution in New York. Thanks for joining me. Goodnight!
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Svitolina looked pretty devastated as she walked off there – that must be a big disappointment, after looking like the tournament’s form player. Fernandez won that, rather than Svitolina losing it – she came back from a set down, served to save the match three times, and lost to a net-cord bounce in the final tie-break.
Fernandez will play the winner of tonight’s other women’s quarter-final – either Barbora Krejcikova or Aryna Sabalenka. Either will be a tough opponent, but she has beaten Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and now Elina Svitolina – so there’s no reason she can’t win again.
Some words from the winner: “I honestly have no idea what I’m feeling right now. I was so nervous ... thank you so much to the crowd, cheering me on. You helped me push through today. She says her father, who isn’t courtside today, told her to “fight for my dream” today.
“Svitolina is a great player, she fought for everything, I’m honoured to have a fight with her. I thought, even if I lose, I’ve got to go for it – and I’m glad I did. My family tell me to just enjoy it ... I’ll start from zero tomorrow and just work hard.”
Why is Canada producing so many great players, she is asked. “It’s the maple syrup!” She’s not worried about her semi-final opponent – “I’m not going to think about it ... I’ll leave the planning to my Dad back home.”
Leylah Fernandez wins 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5)
Deciding tie-break: Svitolina *5-5 Fernandez (*next server) Someone has to lose. Someone has to win. Svitolina finds another ace, but Fernandez catches a break as her passing shot clips the net! The drama. Match point Fernandez – and Svitolina goes long! It’s all over!
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Deciding tie-break: Svitolina *4-5 Fernandez (*next server) Svitolina is so on edge, she forgets it’s time to change ends – but when she realises, she fires down an ace. Pressure back on Fernandez, who almost double-faults and then nets as tension takes hold. Four-all! Svitolina throws everything at her opponent, but she holds on and we’re back on serve ...
Deciding tie-break: Svitolina *2-4 Fernandez (*next server) Svitolina nets a forehand, and Fernandez edges two points clear. A wild mishit from Svitolina puts her behind, but the No 5 seed gets a point back with a Fernandez miss. 4-2 at the change of ends ...
Deciding tie-break: Svitolina 1-2* Fernandez (*next server) The teenager serves first, and fires in an unreturnable serve. Svitolina does likewise, but on second serve, the left-handed Fernandez clubs a forehand winner away!
We go to a deciding tie-break! Svitolina nets a backhand but gets back on track with a piledriver down the line. She pounces on a net cord bounce to move 30-15 up ... and then double faults! Svitolina gets out of trouble with a sliced serve and volley, and an errant Fernandez backhand means it’s tie-break time!
Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, *5-6 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Can Fernandez stall her opponent’s comeback here? She is having to dig in here – and does, walloping away a winner for 40-15. But Svitolina wrongfoots her with her next return, then dominates the next rally! Deuce, second serve – and the best rally of the match so far, won by Fernandez with an inside-out backhand down the line. Phenomenal! She holds, and Svitolina will serve to stay in the match again.
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Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 5-5* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Svitolina may also be gaining a physical edge – she’s starting to win the longer rallies more regularly. That pattern changes at 30-15 as Fernandez finds the line again, but Svitolina gets in behind her serve, then produces a stunning drop volley to hold. What a match this is!
Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, *4-5 Fernandez (*denotes next server) We’ve passed the two-hour mark, and on course for a deciding tie-break. Although you wouldn’t bet against Fernandez breaking straight back to win here...
Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, *4-5 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Can Fernandez hold her nerve? A scud missile of a forehand winner says yes; a subsequent double fault says no. Fernandez sends a backhand wide, then crunches another winner. 30-all. A huge point ... and Svitolina takes it, defending smartly and forcing the error. Fernandez clings on in the next rally, but Svitolina breaks with an overhead smash!
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Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 3-5* Fernandez (*denotes next server) At 30-15 Svitolina plays a textbook point, but still gets beaten by a ferocious Fernandez winner. A pair of aces gets her out of trouble, but the teenager will serve for the match ...
Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, *2-5 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Svitolina misses a couple of chances to put a rally to bed and is punished when the freewheeling Fernandez races on to a loose drop shot. An 18th forehand winner puts her in charge of the game, and a poor drop shot isn’t punished by Svitolina. Fernandez is one game away now ...
Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 2-4* Fernandez (*denotes next server) A poor lob from Fernandez, but she reads Svitolina’s volley and produces an outrageous passing winner on her way to 0-40 up. A chance to break back back, if you will. Svitolina tries to dig in, but a backhand down the line is simply too good. Leylah Fernandez is two games from the semi-final!
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Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, *2-3 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Svitolina looks a little defeated after that, but gets a fortunate net cord bounce to go 15-30 up. Fernandez goes long, and it’s two break-back points for Svitolina. Fernandez finds her first ace of the match, but a sliding second serve is pinged back across court by Svitolina. We’re back on serve!
Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 1-3* Fernandez (*denotes next server) A couple of chances to break have passed Svitolina by, and Fernandez now looks the more fired up of the two. A short second serve is blasted back down the line, and it’s break point. Svitolina finds a first serve but Fernandez sends a drop-shot across court, then wins a high-stakes net battle to break!
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Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, *1-2 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Fernandez has played four previous three-set matches at grand slams, and has won all four. Signs of nerves here, though, as a double fault leaves her 0-30 down. She gets a reprieve when Svitolina opts to go cross-court with a volley, allowing her to snatch the point. At deuce, Fernandez produces a nerveless, swinging volley winner and she holds again from 0-30 down.
Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 1-1* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Can Fernandez continue to cause Svitolina problems on serve? The Ukrainian edges ahead as she follows her serve in and puts away a looping return, but Fernandez responds with a backhand that clips the line, but can’t keep her next return in play. Svitolina wins the next net battle to hold.
Third set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, *0-1 Fernandez (*denotes next server) An early chance for Svitolina at 0-30 up, but Fernandez rallies behind her first serve and is first on the board in this decider.
The first set was won 6-3 by Fernandez in 38 minutes. The second was won 6-3 by Svitolina in 38 minutes. Time for the decider ...
Elina Svitolina wins the second set!
Second set: Svitolina 3-6, 6-3* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Fernandez has shown a fearless streak in her wins over Osaka and Kerber, and she powers to 0-30 up here. Two big serves get Svitolina back level, but a third is returned with interest. Break point – a big moment – and Svitolina digs in brilliantly to win the rally. Two more break points come and go, the second saved by a ferocious last-ditch Svitolina passing shot. A first set point is earned with a clean winner, and an ace gets the job done!
Second set: Svitolina 3-6, *5-3 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Fernandez has regrouped well, getting back on the offensive and controlling rallies. A double fault is the only issue in an otherwise comfortable hold.
Second set: Svitolina 3-6, 5-2* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Svitolina lands a ludicrous backhand cross-court winner, but Fernandez edges ahead with a volley and then pounces on a weak second serve. Svitolina saves the first, but another soft second serve is dispatched, and Fernandez has one break back.
Second set: Svitolina 3-6, *5-1 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Fernandez’s first-serve levels have dropped in this second set, and she gets pinned by a Svitolina return at 30-15 up. Fernandez goes long in the next rally, and it’s another break point. She races on to a drop shot and tucks away the volley. That’s the double break!
Second set: Svitolina 3-6, 4-1* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Before the game, the commentary team said playing Svitolina is like trying to beat the house at a casino. It’s a fair comparison; she’s very solid and doesn’t give much away. As Fernandez’s early level has dropped, she’s taken charge of this second set, holding to love again here.
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Second set: Svitolina 3-6, *3-1 Fernandez (*denotes next server) A bit of a drop-off from Fernandez, who pushes an attempted winner down the line. More solid defence from Svitolina, throwing in a moon ball to reset the rally, and she has three break points. An angled backhand saves the first, but Svitolina’s next return is right on the baseline! That’s a big momentum shift.
Second set: Svitolina 3-6, 2-1* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Fernandez is soaking up Svitolina’s power in rallies with an unorthodox, crouching backhand shot – but has little answer when Svitolina lands her first serve. Svitolina does enough to hold, letting out a roar as Fernandez nets.
Second set: Svitolina 3-6, *1-1 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Some first-serve struggles for Fernandez here, but Svitolina lets her off the hook at 30-all as a routine shot misses the baseline. Another unforced error, and the No 5 seed makes her frustration known.
Second set: Svitolina 3-6, 1-0* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Fernandez lost the opening set to both Osaka and Kerber; it’ll be interesting to see how she copes as a front runner. Svitolina gets on the board in the second set with a hold to love.
Svitolina was comfortably second best in that set, and needs to show a bit more aggression before this match passes her by. In other news, Raducanu v Fernandez is going to be a cracking final.
Leylah Fernandez wins the first set!
First set: Svitolina *3-6 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Can Svitolina trouble her opponent on serve? Fernandez is just too accurate right now, taking control of another long rally at 30-all to bring up set point. Svitolina digs in, but Fernandez rips another winner cross-court and seals the set as Svitolina goes long!
First set: Svitolina 3-5* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Fernandez is all over another weak second serve, pounding it back down the line. Svitolina scraps to 30-all, and Fernandez just misses a cross-court return on second serve.
First set: Svitolina *2-5 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Five successful trips to the net for Fernandez, who has her opponent on the back foot in every sense. Even in the longer rallies, Fernandez is unerring with her baseline shots – and backs up the break in style.
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First set: Svitolina 2-4* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Svitolina has been the more passive player so far. Fernandez is keen to hit winners and misses with a couple of wild efforts here, but when the ball does come back, Svitolina’s timing looks off. She misses the line with a slice at deuce, before an anxious second serve is punished. On her second break point, Fernadez takes control of the rally and salutes the crowd. An outrageously confident start from the teenager!
First set: Svitolina *2-3 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Fernandez double faults at 15-all, but produces a fine second serve and takes charge of the rally. She steps in and rips a cross-court winner, then tidies up a high, bouncing return at the net.
First set: Svitolina 2-2* Fernandez (*denotes next server) We stay on serve, a couple of aces helping Svitolina out, while Fernandez just misses with a crafty cross-court attempted winner at 30-15 down.
First set: Svitolina *1-2 Fernandez (*denotes next server) Fernandez is using the body serve to good effect early on, but Svitolina works her way back into the game. At 30-all, Fernandez holds firm at the net, then produces a silky drop shot to seal the game.
First set: Svitolina 1-1* Fernandez (*denotes next server) Svitolina holds to love, and both players are on the board and into the match.
First set: Svitolina *0-1 Fernandez (*denotes next server) The underdog makes a fine start, holding with minimal fuss and finding her range with some deep baseline shots early on.
Wednesday’s order of play (for singles matches) has been released. Emma Raducanu takes on Belinda Bencic first, at 12pm local (5pm BST). After that, it’s Alexander Zverev v Lloyd Harris. The evening session begins with Karolina Pliskova against Maria Sakkari, before Novak Djokovic plays Matteo Berrettini.
Next up, it’s the first women’s quarter-final between the No 5 seed, Elina Svitolina, and Leylah Fernandez, who has beaten Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber to reach the last eight, before celebrating her 19th birthday yesterday.
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Van de Zandschulp leaves the court to a warm ovation from the crowd on Ashe. He could have easily thrown in the towel, two sets down after 20 hours on court this week, but he matched Medvedev for much of the final two sets. He’ll be close to the top 50 in next year’s rankings and has the game to establish himself at that level.
Medvedev offers praise for his opponent: “It’s an amazing run, from qualis to get to the quarter-finals. I played grand slam qualis twice and never made it through! He can be a top 30, top 50 player, minimum.”
“He missed a lot in the first two sets, but he got better and found more power. I’m really happy with my serve in the fourth set, and to get through without a tie-break.”
“2019 was my grand slam breakthrough, so New York is always in my heart. Semis again, I just want to do a little better this time and get that final step.”
He will play either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals. “I’ll be watching in my hotel room,” he warns.
Medvedev wins 6-3, 6-0, 4-6, 7-5!
Medvedev digs in to the next rally, and Van de Zandschulp tries a drop shot too many. It nestles in the net, and Daniil Medvedev is into the US Open semi-finals for the third straight year!
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, *5-6 Medvedev (*denotes next server) VdZ opens with an ace, then misses an over-ambitious winner. A fourth double fault follows, and the qualifier nets an awkward forehand. Two more match points for Medvedev ...
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, *5-6 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Medvedev is still offering his opponent very little on his serve, racing to 40-0 and taking the game as Van de Zandschulp nets a return. Can he make the pressure tell, or are we heading for a tie break?
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Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, 5-5* Medvedev (*denotes next server) Daniil Medvedev would love to get this done now before Van de Zandschulp finds any further momentum. At 30-all in a scrappy game, Medvedev finds the baseline to earn match point – but a huge serve down the middle saves Van de Zandschulp. An ace, and a cross-court winner, and the qualifier survives!
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Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, *4-5 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Can the qualifier put any pressure on the Medvedev serve? Not really, although a first double fault blots the Russian’s copy book in a hold to 15.
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, 4-4* Medvedev (*denotes next server) This could be a crucial game; win it, and Medvedev will serve for the match. Van de Zandschulp nets on the first point, then produces a drop shot and a ferocious forehand winner. Solid defence from Medvedev gets him to 30-all, but a 126mph serve brings up game point. He takes it after the best point of the match, an audacious rally both men refuse to lose until a VdZ cross-courter clips the line!
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, *3-4 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Medvedev was cruising in second gear, but has found it tough to raise his level as VdZ has responded. He’s still nailing his first serves though – 14 of 16 points won in this set, as he holds at speed.
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, 3-3* Medvedev (*denotes next server) A gruelling 30-shot rally to open the game, and it ends with a Zandschulp drop shot rippling the net. At 30-all, second serve, the Dutchman lands a skidding forehand – and he holds with a cross-court volley.
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, *2-3 Medvedev (*denotes next server) A chance at 30-all for the qualifier as Medvedev moves into the net, but there’s just too much on his volley for VdZ to land the passing shot. Medvedev clinches a trickier service game with an ace.
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, 2-2* Medvedev (*denotes next server) Van de Zandschulp is serving so well now, and powers down four unreturnable serves to hold with the absolute minimum of fuss.
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, *1-2 Medvedev (*denotes next server) The qualifier, who has been on court for more than 20 hours in this tournament, keeps digging in on longer rallies but is struggling to trouble Medvedev much on serve. Another quick hold for the No 2 seed here.
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, 1-1* Medvedev (*denotes next server) It’s easy to forget how inexperienced the Dutchman is at this level; he looks top-50 standard, comfortably. He double-faults early, but rescues things with some silky touches at the net and gets enough power behind his first serve to get the job done.
Fourth set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4, *0-1 Medvedev (*denotes next server) A strong hold to open the set, with Medvedev in full control of the one rally he has to manage. A hold to love, and the pressure back on his opponent.
Van de Zandschulp heads for a comfort break, finding himself back in this match after a brutally one-sided second set. Will Medvedev find another gear, or is the comeback really on? Time to find out.
Van de Zandschulp wins the third set, trails 2-1!
Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 6-4* Medvedev (*denotes next server) A big game for the qualifier, who is cheered on by the crowd as he heads back on court. The first two scrappy rallies are shared, but Medvedev edges the next, a cagey 24-shot affair. VdZ then produces a smartly-timed drop shot, and prevails in the next rally to earn a set point. What an effort this is – and he gets it done as Medvedev goes long!
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Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, *5-4 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Van de Zandschulp sends a couple of slices beyond the baseline – a sure sign he’s feeling it. It’s a straightforward hold for Medvedev, who now has to break to avoid losing a set for the first time this tournament.
Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 5-3* Medvedev (*denotes next server) Ten unforced errors in this third set from Medvedev, and despite mistakenly leaving a forehand pass that drops in, Van de Zandschulp holds to 15.
Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, *4-3 Medvedev (*denotes next server) If Medvedev wanted a bit of pressure, he’s got some now. An ace, then an awkward cross-court volley, another ace, and a forehand winner. Back over to you, Botic.
Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6 4-2* Medvedev (*denotes next server) Well, then. Medvedev was in total control but he’s become a little impatient and distracted, and his opponent has edged ahead in the third set. Van de Zandschulp is playing better – particularly his first serve and net points – and he cruises to a love hold.
Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6 *3-2 Medvedev (*denotes next server) At 30-all, there’s a pause while they try to clear some rogue graphics off the digital screen behind Van de Zandschulp. The qualifier wins the next rally with an inch-perfect, disguised drop shot – and follows up with a forehand winner down the line!
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Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6, 2-2* Medvedev (*denotes next server) Van de Zandschulp hit 15 aces against Diego Schwartzman; he is yet to find one against the elastic Medvedev. The Dutchman hustles well here, coming into the net to close out points – and holds serve with his first ace of the day!
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Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6 *1-2 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Indecent haste from Medvedev, pounding down the big first serves and then chases down a return to finish with a cross-court flourish. He mithers the umpire about the ball supply again – it’s almost as if he’s trying to inject some intensity.
Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6 1-1* Medvedev (*denotes next server) VdZ has had his moments today, but they’ve come at the wrong time. After making Medvedev fight for that hold, he double faults to start his own service game. He does, to his credit, fight back to hold and end Medvedev’s eight-game winning run.
In the middle of the game, Medvedev asked for more balls to be available on the court – which prompted the umpire to produce one extra ball from his bag and chuck it into the mix. I’ve never seen that before.
Third set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-6 *0-1 Medvedev (*denotes next server) At 30-all, Medvedev watches a looping return closely and smashes it down the line, letting out a roar of approval. He’s impatient to get this done – maybe too impatient. Some errors creep in, and Medvedev has to save three break points from a tenacious opponent, before finally finding an ace to hold.
Medvedev won that set in 19 minutes – the shortest set of the entire men’s tournament. It’s tough on Van de Zandschulp, who just doesn’t have anything left in the tank after his long run to the quarter-finals.
Medvedev wins the second set 6-0!
The qualifier’s luck is out, as a forehand clips the net and balloons out of play – but he rescues the next point with an improbable lob from the back of the court. Medvedev wants this set over, and scurries in from the baseline to blast two cross-court winners and take total control.
Second set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, *0-5 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Medvedev puts some zip on his first serve, then powers a 121mph second-serve ace down the middle to hold.
Second set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-4* Medvedev (*denotes next server) VdZ made some in-roads in the first set when it was all but lost; now he’s struggling to stay in the second. For every forehand winner (10 so far) there’s a rally Medvedev always looks likely to win. The Russian strolls to another break point, and takes it as his opponent sends a slice wide.
Second set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, *0-3 Medvedev (*denotes next server) VdZ (as I’m sure his friends call him) needs winners, and lots of them, to stay in this. He finds a cracking cross-court forehand, and a rare Medvedev error gives him hope at 30-all. Hope that’s quickly extinguished by a big first serve, then an accurate second serve.
Second set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 0-2* Medvedev (*denotes next server) From a foot behind the baseline, Medvedev threads a backhand winner down the line and then outlasts his opponent in a rally. Break point, and Van De Zandschulp goes for a winner – the right tactic, but it drifts just long.
Second set: Van de Zandschulp 3-6, *0-1 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Van de Zandschulp has been banging his legs with his racket between points, which suggests a bit of fatigue. He’s played almost 20 hours of tennis to get here, after all. Medvedev holds to 15 here, his first serve looking much stronger.
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Medvedev wins the first set 6-3!
Van de Zandschulp finds a couple of crisp winners but some trademark baseline hitting from Medvedev earns a break point. It’s saved, and another two get away from Medvedev as his opponent digs in. But a ferocious return from deep weakens the Dutchman’s resistance, and he goes long to surrender the set.
First set: Van de Zandschulp *3-5 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Medvedev serves for the first set with new balls, and gets caught by a zinger of a return. Van de Zandschulp follows that up with a looping forehand winner and wins a bruising rally to earn a break point. Medvedev nets, and the set is still alive!
First set: Van de Zandschulp 2-5* Medvedev (*denotes next server) The qualifier has played seven matches just to get here, and Medvedev is making him do most of the running so far. A couple of ambitious returns drift wide, though, and Van de Zandschulp holds with a belting forehand into the corner.
First set: Van de Zandschulp *1-5 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Medvedev gets pegged back to 30-all, but two big first serves – the second an ace – takes him one game away from the first set.
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First set: Van de Zandschulp 1-4* Medvedev (*denotes next server) At 30-all, Medvedev steps in to punish a loose drop shot, and it’s a double break as Van de Zandschulp sends a shot narrowly wide. He hasn’t been terrible by any means, but this first set already looks over.
First set: Van de Zandschulp *1-3 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Medvedev breezes to a love hold. There is a shadow over the bottom half of the court, which is making things tricky for both players – although less so for Medvedev so far.
First set: Van de Zandschulp 1-2* Medvedev (*denotes next server) Some nice net work gets Van de Zandschulp on the board, and draws a first cheer from the crowd. A very solid hold to love.
First set: Van de Zandschulp *0-2 Medvedev (*denotes next server) Medvedev didn’t have to do much to get that break; it was a nervous start from the qualifier. Medvedev’s first serve is a little rusty, but a pair of accurate second serves sets up the hold.
First set: Van de Zandschulp 0-1* Medvedev (*denotes next server) The Dutchman serves first, and double-faults before losing a long rally. Early break points for Medvedev, and he takes it as Van de Zandschulp fires an attempted winner side.
Here they come! Both players are out at a sunlit, half-full Arthur Ashe Stadium. Van de Zandschulp has never played on this court before – in fact, this is his first-ever trip to New York.
His opponent has beaten two top-16 seeds to get here, but Daniil Medvedev has been quietly impressive too, beating Richard Gasquet, Dominik Koepfer, Pablo Andújar and Dan Evans without dropping a set.
Van de Zandschulp has beaten Carlos Taberner, Casper Ruud, Facundo Bagnis and Diego Schwartzman to get here, and is an 18-1 shot to win this match.
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Here’s a reminder of the quarter-final line-ups. Tuesday’s evening games will be Krejcikova v Sabalenka and Auger-Aliassime v Alvarez. Decent!
Men’s singles
[1, Ser] Novak Djokovic v Matteo Berrettini [6, Ita]
[4, Ger] Alexander Zverev v Lloyd Harris [SA]
[12, Can] Felix Auger-Aliassime v Carlos Alcaraz [Sp]
[Ned] Botic van de Zandschulp v Daniil Medvedev [2, Rus]
Women’s singles
[GB] Emma Raducanu v Belinda Bencic [11, Sui]
[4, Cze] Karolina Pliskova v Maria Sakkari [17, Gre]
[5, Ukr] Elina Svitolina v Leylah Fernandez [Can]
[8, Cze] Barbora Krejcikova v Aryna Sabalenka [2, Blr]
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The players will be out on court in 10 minutes or so. As mentioned below, Emma Raducanu powered into the quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Shelby Rogers. The beaten American, who knocked out Ash Barty in the previous round, gave her thoughts on social media abuse afterwards:
“I’m going to have nine million death threats and whatnot ... it’s very much polarising, one extreme to the other very quickly. You could probably go through my profile right now – I’m probably a ‘fat pig’ and words that I can’t say right now. You try not to take it to heart ... it’s the unfortunate side of any sport and what we do.”
Preamble
The absence of several stars and a series of shock results has given this US Open a unique feel, with some unexpected and unfamiliar names in the quarter-finals.
Emma Raducanu will be back on court tomorrow, but she’s not the only qualifier still in contention. Botic van de Zandschulp, who faces No 2 seed Daniil Medvedev today, is just the third qualifier ever to reach the men’s quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows.
The Dutchman has enjoyed a remarkable run, winning three qualifying matches from a set down, coming back from two down in the first round and then dispatching seeds Casper Ruud and Diego Schwartzman. Medvedev starts the afternoon’s opening match as a big favourite, but the qualifier might feel destiny is on his side.
Raducanu is also not the only breakout star left in the women’s draw. Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez has defeated two former champions, Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber, to reach the last eight. Next in her sights is Elina Svitolina, a top-10 mainstay yet to reach a grand slam final who eliminated Simona Halep in the last 16.
That match will follow Van de Zandschulp v Medvedev, which begins at 12pm local time (5pm BST) at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
