Up next for Kvitova is Ukrainian 22nd seed Elina Svitolina who put out Lauren Davis of the United States 6-1, 4-6, 6-3.
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After looking almost unbeatable while becoming the first man in almost 50 years to win four Grand Slam trophies in a row, Djokovic has had less success of late. “I’ll try to get on the practice court once more”.
As Novak Djokovic’s simple passage through at the US Open continued, Rafael Nadal cruised into the fourth round.
Nadal at times appeared to lack a little confidence with his forehand but at other times produced some of his signature forehand winners.
Marin Cilic, of Croatia, reacts after a shot to Rogerio Dutra Silva, of Brazil, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in NY.
“I was saying many times before, and I still strongly believe, that we really need to consider making some changes in the schedule working towards protecting and nurturing players’ wellness, well-being, health, and enduring careers”, Djokovic said.
Djokovic, who received a walkover into the third round when scheduled opponent Jiri Vesely withdrew due to a left forearm injury, has completed just four sets to reach the fourth round. The two-time year-end No. 1 had fallen on hard times, barely a factor in Grand Slam play.
While one American impressed, there was not much joy for another as John Isner, the No.20 seed, was beaten by the impressive Kyle Edmund of Great Britain 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5). “Especially when you feel that you played well”.
Edmund, ranked 84th, ousted French 13th seed Richard Gasquet in straight sets in the opening round of the tournament.
While in 2010 it was an adjustment to his grip that enabled him to hit 130mph serves, this time the Spaniard has shifted his serving position on the ad-court, standing far wider than usual.
A former medical student with a surgeon brother in London, this will be his first ever appearance in a grand slam third round. “I’m moving on and focusing on the next one”.
Tsonga, the ninth seed, faces Kevin Anderson of South Africa while 10th-seeded Monfils, who turned 30 on Thursday, tackles Spain’s Nicolas Almagro.
Sock scored a power-packed 6-4 6-3 6-3 third-round victory at Flushing Meadows and in the last 16 he’ll face ninth-seeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, a straight sets victor against South African 23rd seed Kevin Anderson. The veteran Croatian made the last 16 in 2014 having played her first US Open back in 1997.
The 21-year-old Witthoeft, who’s been ranked as high as 49th, was looking to make her first Grand Slam round of 16.
Keys called it the best comeback victory of her career.
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In the women’s singles, Caroline Wozniacki continued her commendable form in the US Open, with the former world number one comfortably ousting Monica Niculescu 6-3, 6-1 in the first match of the day at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
