It took three hours and 22 minutes, but Ben Shelton came out on top against Canadian Denis Shapovalov, who took the second set, but no more as he bows out in the third round of the US Open.
Leylah Annie Fernandez got off to a great start but third-ranked Jessica Pegula found her form in the final two sets to eliminate the Canadian with a 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 win and put herself into the fourth round of the US Open.
In a hard-fought battle, and at 44 and 46-years-old respectively, Venus and Serena Williams are out of the US Open after blowing a 5-0 lead in a 10-point tiebreaker, losing in three sets to Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint.
Daniil Medvedev swept aside Arthur Rinderknech with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 straight sets win to launch him into the fourth round at the US Open.
Two-time defending champion and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to move on to the fourth round of the US Open.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his title defence with a 6-3, 67-4, 6-1 victory against Wu Yibing in the third round of the US Open.
During the 2000 Olympics, Vanessa Webb and Sonya Jeyaseelan became the first Canadians to face the Williams sisters in doubles. Webb joined TSN on Friday to reflect on the 6-3, 6-1 loss in Sydney and share what it's like seeing Venus and Serena still competing together at this year's US Open.
Alex Eala says the US Open women's field is "very interesting ... everyone has chances, everyone is playing well," but she certainly considers herself a title contender.
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev needed five sets and more than 4 1/2 hours to beat Quentin Halys 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 in the nightcap that stretched well into Friday morning.
After splitting the previous four matches they met in, Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime took the first set against Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open but ultimately fell in four sets. With the win, 2022 US Open semi-finalist Khachanov punches his ticket to the third round.
Alexandra Eala dominated Oleksandra Oliynykova in a straight sets win 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the US Open for the first time. The result was a measure of revenge for Eala, who lost a marathon three-setter to Oliynykova at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in May from a set ahead.
Learner Tien defeated veteran Gael Monfils in a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 straight sets victory to bring Gael’s final US Open run to a close.
For the first time in two years, Coco Gauff has defeated Paula Badosa, booking her fifth consecutive third round in New York with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) win over the Spaniard, who had won their last two meetings in the WTA Tour.
After sustaining a leg injury at the National Bank Open, Gabriel Diallo is doubtful to play at the Davis Cup tie in Quebec later this month, according to Canada's captain Frank Dancevic. That may put more pressure on Liam Draxl, who is looking to take the next step in his career after losing in the final round of US Open qualifying.
Denis Shapovalov will look to pull off a big upset on Friday night at the US Open when he faces top-ranked American Ben Shelton at Arthur Ashe Stadium. "It's the ultimate place for Shelton to be playing," said Canada's Davis Cup captain Frank Dancevic. "So he has to just go get him, go after the throat and go get him. Denis is the kind of guy that can make these upsets."
Felix Auger-Aliassime appeared to struggle in the heat during a second-round loss to Karen Khachanov at the US Open. Canada's Davis Cup captain Frank Dancevic joined TSN to delve into the issues that may have plagued the No. 3 seed on Thursday and look ahead to what comes next for Canada's top singles star.
Naomi Osaka beat Kateřina Siniaková to book her spot in the third round of the US Open winning in three sets 6-2, 5-7, 6-1. Osaka will face Elise Mertens next which is the tenth meeting between the two players on the tour.
The 2022 US Open champion Iga Swiatek continued her strong play at Flushing Meadows eliminating Nadia Podoroska in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 to book her spot in the third round for the seventh straight time.
Leylah Annie Fernandez will take on top-ranked American Jessica Pegula at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. "This is not going to be a tennis match," said dad and coach Jorge Fernandez. "This is going to be a street fight. Jess has an unbelievable ability to raise her level continuously." Jorge senses his daughter is eager to make a statement.
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime reflects on his second-round loss to Karen Khachanov at the US Open and says he didn't feel well physically after a set and a half and he just couldn't recover.
Luciano Darderi smashes his racket in frustration during his US Open match.
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