Top seed Rafael Nadal advanced to his seventh US Open quarter-final on Monday as he dismissed Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Spaniard goes on to face #NextGenATP star Andrey Rublev as he bids to reach the semi-finals, where a first-time New York meeting with Roger Federer could await. [ALSO LIKE] Victory marked Nadal's 50th win at Flushing Meadows, where he won two of his 15 Grand Slam championships in 2010 (d. Djokovic) and 2013 (d. Djokovic). He also reached the final in 2011 (l. to Djokovic). "I think I played a solid match, not many mistakes," said Nadal. "I feel that compared to other days, I feel more calm on court. Is true that I...
In tennis, the margins between the lines are often razor thin. With players employing more aggressive tactics and pushing the limits of their games, these differences can dictate the outcome of a match. An inch can be critical in determining who wins and who loses. Apparently, no one told Diego Schwartzman. The Argentine is into the quarter-finals at the US Open in what will be his first appearance in the last eight at a Grand Slam. At 5’7”, Schwartzman may be diminutive in stature, but he is proving that his game is just as imposing as his fellow stars on the ATP World Tour. Schwartzman has played the role of giant slayer during the North American hard-court summer, stunning World...
Through to his second Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open, Pablo Carreno Busta is ready to believe more in himself as he prepares to face Diego Schwartzman in New York.
Watch highlights from Juan Martin del Potro's incredible comeback in the fourth round, where he saves two match points to defeat Dominic Thiem. Highlights courtesy US Open. Visit usopen.org for more video. Highlights not available in USA. Photo: Getty Images
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal defeats Alexandr Dolgopolov to reach his seventh US Open quarter-final. Highlights courtesy US Open. Visit usopen.org for more video. Highlights not available in USA. Photo: Getty Images