Roger Federer waited at the US Open for hours, eager to get on court for his fourth-round match. Once he finally started playing, shortly before midnight, he didn't take long to win.
Eleventh seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga rallied to beat Mardy Fish, the eighth-seeded American 6-4, 6-7 (5), 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Monday, reaching US Open quarterfinals for the first time.
Top seed Novak Djokovic saved four set points in a marathon first-set tiebreaker to beat Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine 7-6 (14), 6-4, 6-2 to reach the US Open quarterfinals on Monday.
The forecast of heavy rain at the US Open for Tuesday may come as a welcome relief to Rafa Nadal after his health scare at the last grand slam of the year.
US powerful Serena Williams served nine aces to dispatch former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic in straight sets among gusty wind, advancing into the quarterfinal of US Open on Monday.
Defending champion Rafael Nadal shocked the US Open on Sunday when he collapsed with cramps during a bizarre news conference.
Australia's Sam Stosur has emerged as the ironwoman of this year's US Open after the ninth seed enhanced her reputation as one of the toughest players in the game with a second record-breaking win in a row.
Britain's Andy Murray, determined to have a short work night, won the first 14 points and rolled to a 6-1 6-4 6-2 victory Sunday over Feliciano Lopez of Spain in the third round of the US Open.
Britain's Andy Murray won the first 14 points and rolled to a 6-1 6-4 6-2 victory on Sunday over Feliciano Lopez of Spain in the third round of the US Open.
Rafa Nadal sent a scare through the US Open on Sunday when he collapsed during his post-match news conference because of severe cramping in his leg.
Italy's Flavia Pennetta felt sick to her stomach on a hot, muggy day at the US Open Sunday, but dug deep to push on and beat 13th-seeded Peng Shuai of China 6-4 7-6 and reach the quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic racked up his 60th win of the year on Saturday to join former champions Serena Williams and Roger Federer in the US Open last 16 as Flushing Meadows claimed a record 18th injury victim.
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