World No 1 will face 13-time Grand Slam winner in US Open clash
The US Open on Friday defended the decision to stick the women's semi-final betweeen Australian Samanatha Stosur and German Angelique Kerber on the Grandstand Court - the No 3 show court at Flushing Meadows.
Roger Federer demanded sweeping changes to the US Open schedule after the rain-plagued Grand Slam tournament headed for a fourth successive Monday finish.
Rafa Nadal flexed his muscles at the US Open Thursday with a show of power rarely seen in the modern game.
World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki and three-time champion Serena Williams both cruised into the semifinals of US Open on Thursday and had to face off for a final slot.
Rafael Nadal claimed players' safety was being put at risk by cash-conscious US Open chiefs trying to rescue the rain-hit event which suffered a virtual washout for the second successive day on Wednesday.
The US Open was washed out for the second day in a row Wednesday, leaving organisers scrambling to clear a backlog and appease players who revolted against conditions on the court.
Defending champion Rafael Nadal and world No 4 Andy Murray were among the stars left in limbo on Tuesday as rain washed out all play at the US Open.
World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki insisted on Tuesday that she was not making fun of Rafael Nadal when she imitated the Spanish superstar's cramping spasm at the US Open.
It would be nice to take a break from the heated but regular tennis games at Flushing Meadows and focus on some beautiful women in the sport.
Tuesday's day and night sessions at the US Open have been called off because of rain.
World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki came back from a set and 4-1 down to defeat Svetlana Kuznetsova and reach the US Open last eight on Monday just as her lofty status again looked too heavy a burden to bear.
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