US Open 2019 Highlights, Rafael Nadal vs Diego Schwartzman quarter-final tennis match: Nadal to face Berrettini in semis

The Men’s semi-final matches are set!

(5) Daniil Medvedev vs Grigor Dimitrov

(24) Matteo Berrettini vs (2) Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal beats Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 to progress to the semi-final!

After two hours and 46 minutes of gruelling tennis, Rafael Nadal finally gets the better of Diego Schwartzman. The World No 2 had to contend with comebacks in the first two sets from Schwartzman which nearly derailed his charge. But both times he dug deep and came out on top. Next up will be Matteo Berrettini for a place in the final.

Nadal 6-4, 7-5, 5-2* Schwartzman

Nadal consolidates his break with a quick hold to love. The Spaniard is now just a game away from a seventh semi-final appearance at Flushing Meadows.

Nadal 6-4, 7-5, *4-2 Schwartzman

A couple of errant Schwartzman forehands sees Nadal lead 0-30 before the Spaniard brings up triple breakpoint with a backhand winner. He loses one after his forehand lands long but gets the break at the second time of asking proving that even in my sleep-deprived state, I’m a fricking genius!

Nadal 6-4, 7-5, 3-2* Schwartzman

At 15-15, Nadal whips a forehand down the line which dips right at the end to land inside. The Spaniard gets the hold to 15 If we look at the previous two sets, Nadal’s first break of serve against Schwartzman was in his first service game in the first set, second service game in the second set. So logically, Nadal should break Schwartzman for thr first time in the third set on his third service game, right? And that happens to be the next game. Anyway, let’s see if my sleep-deprived brain is correct or not

Nadal 6-4, 7-5, *2-2 Schwartzman

Schwartzman misses an easy volley to lose the first point. Nadal nets his return on the next point and then sees his crosscourt backhand return land just wide. Schwartzman makes it 40-15 with a backhand winner hit as purely as it can be. He wraps up the hold with a good serve out wide.

Nadal 6-4, 7-5, 2-1* Schwartzman

Nadal wraps up a quick hold to 15. The Spaniard has called for a trainer to take a look at his left forearm. Hopefully, it’s nothing serious.

Nadal 6-4, 7-5, *1-1 Schwartzman

At 30-0, Nadal whips in a vicious crosscourt return which flew past Schwartzman trying to serve and volley. The Argentine gets the hold to 30.

Nadal 6-4, 7-5, 1-0* Schwartzman

Nadal begins the third set by hanging on to his serve, barely.

Rafael Nadal wins the second set 7-5!

Nadal wins the first point with a passing winner. Schwartzman double faults for 0-30 and Nadal brings up three set points with a beautiful forehand down the line winner. Schwartzman saves two after Nadal twice sends his DTL forehands wide. But he nets his forehand to give Nadal the break and the second set! Nadal moves within a set of reaching the semi-final.

Nadal 6-4, 6-5* Schwartzman

Like in the first set, Nadal finally ends Schwartzman’s run of winning four games with a tough hold. The Spaniard is facing the heat once again.

Nadal 6-4, *5-5 Schwartzman

The turnaround is complete! Schwartzman wraps up a quick love-hold to level the scores!

Nadal 6-4, 5-4* Schwartzman

The Nadal serve falters once again as Scwartzman breaks yet again to get the second set back on serve!

Nadal 6-4, *5-3 Schwartzman

Schwartzman prolongs the second set with a quick love-hold. He won four games in a row in the first set. Can he do it once again?

Nadal 6-4, 5-2* Schwartzman

What a point from Diego Schwartzman! Point of the match! Nadal rushes to the net and plays a drop shot. Schwartzman scampers and returns. Nadal doesn’t connect well with his overhead volley but it still forces Schwartzman to sprint to get to it. Nadal once again doesn’t smash the ball away and Schwartzman rushes to fick a forehand passing winner past a stationary Nadal. The Spaniard smacks in a forehand winner for 30-30 but double faults for the first time to give Schwartzman a breakpoint opportunity. The Argentine nearly gets the break but hits his passing shot wide. He brings up another breakpoint by setting up a volleyed winner with a deep forehand. Nadal goes on the attack and pins Schwartzman behind the baseline with a couple of inside out forehands only for the Argentine to smack in a winner at the right moment. he gets a break back!

Nadal 6-4, *5-1 Schwartzman

Nadal fires in a vicious forehand down the line to bring up double breakpoint and then whips in another forehand down the line while on the backfoot to get within a game of cinching the second set and a 2-0 lead.

Nadal 6-4, 4-1* Schwartzman

Nadal goes 0-30 down and then 30-40 down before he gets to deuce with a 119 m/hr ace. A forehand winner sets up gamepoint and clinches the hold with another ace down the line.

Nadal 6-4, *3-1 Schwartzman

Schwartzman sends his backhand wide and follows it up with his first double fault. Nadal’s backhand sails long and Schwartzman makes it 30-30 with a volley at the net. The Argentine gets a service winner. Nadal fires in a deep forehand which lands right on the baseine and Schwartzman half-volleys it long for deuce. He brings up another gamepoint with a crisp forehand winner but squanders it by double faulting. On the defence, Nadal fires in a brilliant backhand passing winner to bring up a breakpoint which he converts easily.

Nadal 6-4, 2-1* Schwartzman

Nadal grabs an easy love-hold.

Nadal 6-4, *1-1 Schwartzman

A good return from Nadal sees Schwartzman shank his backhand wide. He wins the next two points before bringing up gamepoint with a serve and volley winner. Nadal’s backhand sails wide and Schwartzman gets on the board in the second set.

Nadal 6-4, 1-0* Schwartzman

Nadal begins the second set by pounding away at Schwartzman’s forehand before finding the angle to put a crosscourt backhand past him. At 30-15, he brings up game point with a service winner before closing out the hold with an easy smash at the net.

Rafael Nadal win the first set 6-4!

At 30-30, Nadal uses the slice to good effect forcing Schwartzman to net his backhand at full stretch. Nadal gets the break and the first set but it wasn’t easy for him. While many including though that Nadal would run away with the set, and later the match, after winning the first four games, Diego Schwartzman had other ideas. He broke Nadal back twice on his way to winning four games on the trot too. But in the end, Nadal’s quality was just a bit much for the Argentine. Nadal will be wary now and we can expect him to switch gears and avoid the situation in the first set.

Nadal 5-4* Schwartzman

Schwartzman’s comeback has rattled Nadal as he faces a double breakpoint. He saves one after Schwartzman nets his forehand. Nadal rushes to the net and volleys a drop shot forcing a sprinting Schwartzman to spray his passing forehand just wide. Nadal sets up gamepoint with a smash winner but fires his forehand just wide on the next point. Nadal once again sets up gamepoint but Schwartzman pulls out a stunning lob to get back to deuce. Schwartzman’s forehand lands just wide and Nadal finally closes the hold. The World No 2 is being taken to task here and we’re here for it!

Nadal *4-4 Schwartzman

Schwartzman levels the score by dishing out a hold to 15. Scintilating stuff from the underdog!

Nadal 4-3* Schwartzman

Diego Schwartzman! The Argentine racks up three forehand winners on the trot to bring up triple breakpoint! He loses one after missing his forehand, but gets the job done at the second time of asking. After losing the first four gaes, he was won three games in a row to get the set back on serve! The crowd is absolutely loving the 20th seed’s fightback.

Nadal *4-2 Schwartzman

Schwartzman sets up his second winner so far with a good serve out wide. At 30-0, Nadal somehow manages to miss an easy overhead smash and Schwartzman closes out a love hold with an ace out wide.

Nadal 4-1* Schwartzman

A couple of forehand errors sees Nadal go 0-30 down. He wins his first point with a powerful crosscourt backhand winner. He misses a forehand down the line and Schwartzman has two breakpoints! Nadal saves on with a fiery ace down the T. Schwartzman challenges unsuccessfully. But Nadal fires his forehand wide and Schwartzman gets the break and gets on the scoreboard. Didn’t see that coming!

Nadal *4-0 Schwartzman

Schwartzman trails 0-30 but comes back in the game with some good serving. However, a backhand error from the Argentine brings up breakpoint for Nadal who makes no mistake and wins the break. Four games in a row and 21 of 31 points won by Nadal now. He’s looking unstoppable.

Nadal 3-0* Schwartzman

Schwartzman goes on the attack with his backhand and advances slowly to the net putting more pressure on Nadal with every strike. The Spaniard tries to hit a passing forehand but nets it. Nadal wins the next couple of points before bringing up gamepoint with a good serve. He gets another easy hold.

Nadal *2-0 Schwartzman

Schwartzman loses the first point with a backhand unforced error. Nadal gets on the attack and wins the next point. A couple of backhand errors from Nadal gets the score to 30-30. A loopy Nadal forehand provides Schwartzman the chance to smack in a forehand winner at the net but he misses it. Then it is Nadal’s turn to net a forehand as he squanders a breakpoint. Schwartzman plays a jumping crosscourt backhand which forces Nadal to hit long. An errant Schwartzman backhand makes it deuce and then Nadal brings up another breakpoint. Schwartzman saves it with a crosscourt backhand winner. BP No 3 for Nadal as Schwartzman nets his forehand. A long forehand sees the game get back to deuce. A wide serve brings up gamepoint but Schwartzman fires his forehand just wide on the next point and we’re back on deuce. Schwartzman advances to the net on the next rally and Nadal fires a backhand straight at Schwartzman who can only net the volley. BP No 4. Nadal finally gets the break after Schwartzman nets his backhand. Early break for Rafa!

Nadal 1-0* Schwartzman

A solid love-hold from Nadal to win the first game.

Nadal *0-0 Schwartzman

Ready? Play! Rafa Nadal to get us underway.

Nadal *0-0 Schwartzman

Schwartzman won the coin toss and opted to receive first.

Rafael Nadal vs Diego Schwartzman

Both players have dropped just the single set so far — both coming in the fourth round. Nadal has had the easiest run to the quarter-finals of all the players beating John Millman, Hyeon Chung and Marin Cilic while also receiving a walkover from Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round.

Schwartzman beat Robin Haase, Egor Gerasimov and Tennys Sandgren in the first three rounds before ousting sixth seed Alex Zverev in the fourth round.

Rafael Nadal vs Diego Schwartzman

The pair have met seven times before with Nadal winning all seven meetings. They have clashed thrice in Grand Slams with Schwartzman managing to win a set on the last two meetings — 2018 Australian and French Opens. The last time they met in New York, Nadal wrapped up a straight sets win in the second round of the 2015 edition. Nadal starts as clear favourite today.

Rafael Nadal vs Diego Schwartzman

After Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka’s quarter-final exit, Nadal remains the only player remaining in the men’s draw to have played in a Grand Slam final, let alone win one. The path has become so much easier for Grand Slam no 19 for Nadal. He takes on Diego Schwartzman in the final quarter-final match with the Argentine looking to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final.

The Women’s singles semi-finals is set!

(13) Belinda Bencic vs (15) Bianca Andreescu

(5) Elina Svitolina vs (8) Serena Williams

Bianca Andreescu reaches her first Grand Slam semi-finals!

Andreescu: This is so crazy. A year ago, I was in the qualifying rounds and was suffering from a back injury. I can’t believe this right now. I need someone to pinch me! Is this real life? The experience of playing in big crowds in Australia, Indian Wells and Toronto helped me today. After losing the first set, I just told myself to get my shit together. Elise was playing so well but I told myself to stick to my tactics. It’s not going to be easy against Belinda in the semi-final

Bianca Andreescu beats Elise Mertens 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam semi-finals!

Bianca Andreescu completes the turnaround and books her place in a Grand Slam semi-final for the first time with a brilliant comeback win over Elise Mertens.

Andreescu 3-6, 6-2, *5-3 Mertens

Mertens double faults at 0-15 and Andreescu goes on the attack to bring up triple breakpoint. She fails at her first two attempts but gets the break at the third time of asking with a powerful return down the line. The Canadian will now serve for a place in the semi-final!

Andreescu 3-6, 6-2, 4-3* Mertens

Andreescu draws Mertens to the net with a clever drop shot and then lobs her for 30-0. Mertens returns long off Andreescu’s second serve for 40-0 and Andreescu gets the hold to love after Mertens once again fails to return the Canadian’s second serve.

Andreescu 3-6, 6-2, *3-3 Mertens

Andreescu fires in a powerful forehand winner down the line to bring up double breakpoint. Mertens saves the second one by hitting some deep shots and gets to deuce with a smash winner. The Belgian gets the hold with some good serving.

Andreescu 3-6, 6-2, 3-2* Mertens

Andreescu commits her third double fault of the match for 15-30. She doesn’t let that affect her momentum as she gets the hold without any further trouble.

Andreescu 3-6, 6-2, *2-2 Mertens

Mertens wraps up a quick-fire hold to love. The match is tantalizingly balanced right now. Who will blink first?

Andreescu 3-6, 6-2, 2-1* Mertens

A pair of devastating forehand winners from the Canadian as she closes a quick hold.

Andreescu 3-6, 6-2, *1-1 Mertens

Andreescu is on the ascendancy now. She’s finding chinks in Mertens’ armour as she brings up two breakpoint opportunities. Mertens labours with her serves and comes out with the hold. Just a matter of time before Andreescu breaks Mertens’ resistance.

Are we headed for 12-0 or 11-1?

Bianca Andreescu is now 11-0 in third sets since Indian Wells (5 vs top 10 players) #USOpen

— Trenton Jocz (@TrentonJocz) September 3, 2019

Andreescu 3-6, 6-2, *0-0 Mertens

Andreescu takes a toilet break after winning the second set.

Bianca Andreescu wins the second set 6-2!

Mertens begins with a double fault. Andreescu attacks the wings and whips in a crosscourt forehand winner and then brings up two set points with another forehand winner. Mertens saves both. Set point No 3 for Andreescu following a BH unforced error from Mertens. The Canadian smacks in another brilliant forehand winner right in the corner to clinch the second set! Fantastic comeback from Andreescu!

Andreescu 3-6, 5-2* Mertens

 A brilliant comeback from Andreescu after losing the first set without much of a fight. She consolidates her break with a comfortable hold and is a game way from taking the match to a third set.

Andreescu 3-6, *4-2 Mertens

Andreecu brings up triple breakpoint and she breaks with a powerful crosscourt winner!

Andreescu 3-6, 3-2* Mertens

Andreescu begins her service game with a double fault and follows it up by sending a tired forehand to the net. She wins the next point with a good serve down the T. The Canadian defends well on the next rally with a lob hit on the stretch landing right on Mertens’ baseline which Mertens nets. Andreescu gets the hold with a brilliant forehand winner.

Andreescu 3-6, *2-2 Mertens

Andreescu brings up two breakpoints. Mertens saves the first with a good unreturned serve out wide. Andreeescue approaches the net on the next point but Mertens defends well and smashes a forehand winner past Andreescu. The Belgian gets the hold.

Andreescu 3-6, 2-1* Mertens

And Mertens breaks back! The Belgian gets the set back on serve after breaking to 15.

Andreescu 3-6, *2-0 Mertens

Andreescu stretches Mertens wide and wins the second point with a volleyed drop shot. Mertens double faults to bring up triple breakpoint for Andreescu who converts at the first time of asking! She needed that break to lift her up and she’s pumped up now.

Andreescu 3-6, 1-0* Mertens

Andreescu begins the second set with a double fault. She wins the next three points before Mertens sets up a brilliant forehand winner for 40-30. A FH unforced error gets the game to deuce. She gets the hold with a smash and a forehand winner.

Andreescu 3-6, *0-0 Mertens

Stat: Mertens won her 17th consecutive set in the US Open (single and doubles)!

Elise Mertens wins the first set 6-3!

A one-sided opening set goes to Elise Mertens! Bianca Andreescu was supposed to be the favourite in this tie but the Canadian teen has been blown away by her Belgian opponent so far.

Andreescu 3-5* Mertens

A pair of forehand winners and a volleyed winner sees Andreescu hold to love. Mertens to serve for the first set.

Andreescu *2-5 Mertens

Mertens closes out another easy hold with a powerful forehand winner. The Belgian is a game away from winning the first set.

Andreescu 2-4* Mertens

A deep return from Mertens forces Andreescu to send her forehand long. Mertens goes 0-30 up with a down the line backhand winner. A Mertens backhand to the net makes it 15-30. Mertens brings up double breakpoint with a brilliant point. Andreescu pulls out a drop shot which Mertens rushes to get to and flicks it beyond Andreescu. The Canadian challenges but is unsuccessful. However, she rallies to get to deuce. An overhead smash winner brings up gamepoint but she then goes on to shank her backhand long. Mertens brings up another breakpoint with a brilliant forehand winner. She loses it after volleying wide. Mertens brings up a fourth breakpoint with a good return of serve. Andreescu saves it with an ace and she finally wins the game. Big hold from the Canadian.

Andreescu *1-4 Mertens

At 30-30, Mertens dishes out a good serve which rise sharply forcing Andreescu to return it wide from an awkward position. Mertens closes out the hold after Andreescu misses her forehand.

Andreescu 1-3* Mertens

An early breakpoint opportunity from Mertens as she takes a 15-40 lead. She converts at the first time of asking after Andresuce misses a volley at the net. Early break for Mertens!

Andreescu *1-2 Mertens

A very good service hold from Mertens. She mixed up her serves well and got the hold with a kick serve which Andreescu nets.

Andreescu 1-1* Mertens

A deep backhand from Bibi Andreescue sets up an easy putaway at the net on the first point. At 30-15, she whips in a powerful forehand beyond Mertens and wraps up the hold with a service winner out wide. Strong start from Andreescu here.

Andreescu *0-1 Mertens

Andreescu wins a long rally which sees both players stretched all around the court with a clean forehand winner. A couple of errors from Mertens brings up double breakpoint for Andreescu. Bianca loses both after missing back to back forehands. Mertens gets the hold in the end with a service winner.

Andreescu 0-0* Mertens

Ready? Play! Elise Mertens to get us started.

Top seeds Cabal and Farah progress in the men’s doubles draw. They will face Murray and Skupski. 

Luke Bambridge, and Ben McLachlan of Japan, fall in the men’s doubles QF - so Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski’s SF opponents tomorrow will be the top seeds and Wimbledon champions Cabal and Farah.

— Russell Fuller (@russellcfuller) September 4, 2019

Bianca Andreescu vs Elise Mertens

This is their first-ever meeting. Andreescu is 31-4 in 2019, the best record on the WTA Tour this year. Mertens has a mixed record this year at 28-21 but has the Doha title in her kitty.

Strong assessment by Johnny Mac about Andreescu. 

As part of pre-game show, John McEnroe says of the remaining players in the #USOpen draw, 🇨🇦 Bianca Andreescu has the best chance to beat 🇺🇸 Serena Williams

"One of the headiest, smartest, most intelligent match players that I've seen in a long while on the ladies tour"

— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) September 4, 2019

Bianca Andreescu vs Elise Mertens

18-year-old Bianca Andreescu is perhaps one of the most exciting young talents in tennis right now and the Canadian is enjoying a breakthrough year. While she has suffered from injuries, Andreescu is yet to lose since February when she lost to Angelique Kerber at Indian Wells. She retired at the French Open and missed Wimbledon through injury but she has been in brilliant form at Flushing Meadows. She didn’t drop a set in the first three rounds and then ended the run of Taylor Townsend in the fourth round. In Elise Mertens, she faces her biggest test of the tournament. 25th seed Mertens is in scintilating form and is yet to drop a set. With both players aiming to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final, we can expect some good tennis today.

Next Gen may not be arriving but the men in the 20s have!

1st time ever 3 of 4 men' semifinalists are born in the 9⃣0⃣s https://t.co/37O6LLc7qD

— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) September 4, 2019

Berrettini (and many others) exhausted after that five setter

"I was thinking this was one of the best matches I ever saw. I mean, I was playing, but I was also watching." - Matteo Berrettini #USOpen pic.twitter.com/LNN2lsdwDj

— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) September 4, 2019

What a moment for Italian tennis!

Matteo #Berrettini becomes only the second Italian male player to reach the semi-final at the #USOpen pic.twitter.com/Zaqo0t02xZ

Follow LIVE: https://t.co/Fw53RTbYnW

— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) September 4, 2019

Berrettini in the on-court chat: “I only remember the match point right now. I don’t remember anything else except the double fault. I would like to say congrats to Gael and his team. When I was playing, I was thinking it was one of the best matches. Grazie! Thanks everyone.”

“I was lucky that I had the match points and not him. It was tight. Proud of myself, lost my serve twice in the fifth, I kept concentrating and looking forward to the next point.”

“Thanks to everyone in my box. All the people that care about me. There’s more at home. Be ready for the next match guys! The tournament is not finished.”

Matteo Berrettino into the semis

Matteo Berrettini through to his first ever slam semi-final. Beats Gael Monfils 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (5) to progress at the US Open. Only his second main draw appearance at US Open and he’s into the semifinals. What an absolute sensational almost four hour match where Berrettini needed five match points. Berrettini led 5-2 in the fifth and served for the match multiple times before closing it out in the tiebreak. He will face the winner of Nadal and Schwartzman.

Fifth set tiebreak

5-2: Monfils serves his 17th double fault and this is putting the match on the platter for Berrettini.

5-3: Berrettini seems to have found Monfils off and approaches the net with Monfils well behind the baseline but the approach isn’t the greatest and the Frenchman sends a forehand winner passing shot.

5-4: Monfils with percentage tennis and has Berrettini nets the backhand. Back on serve. Despite the gifts.

6-4: The amount of effort it takes to get a point off Monfils! Berrettini going back repeatedly on Monfils’ forehand and each time the Frenchman has one more ball. Berrettini closes it out with a deft volley. 

Match point number four for Berrettini.

6-5: Monfils saves it with an ace down the tee. Berrettini challenges but the ball has found the line. 

Match point number five for Berrettini.

7-5: Berrettini with a huge serve and Monfils’ serve return goes long.

Fifth set tiebreak

1-0: No tenser moment than a fifth set tiebreak! Berrettini to get things going and he starts off well with a forehand cross court winner.

2-0: Double fault by Monfils.16th of the night. 

2-1: Big serve by Monfils and Berrettini’s serve reply sails long. 

3-1: This time Berrettini with a big serve down the tee and Monfils’ return is long.

4-1: Berrettini with a big serve and looks to go for a forehand winner but it is touch and go. Linesman says wide but it has found the line! Such fine margins.

4-2: Monfils with a serve and forehand winner approach this time. Change of ends.

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-6 *Monfils

From 30-0, Monfils has given Berrettini a slight opening. Rather the Italian has created it. First a winner and then an incredible lob winner. Followed by a Monfils double fault. Out of nowhere. Berrettini hits the net on the serve return and Monfils saves another match point. Backhand error brings up game point for Monfils but he doesn’t convert with a 15th double fault. Make that 16 double faults now. Third match point for Berrettini. What an incredibly nervous point by both players. The tension can be felt by everyone on the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Berrettini nets his sliced backhand and Monfils survives once again. Back-to-back backhand errors and Monfils has another opportunity to hold his serve. The Frenchman looking to get the crowd going and the crowd responds. As does Monfils! Berrettini’s forehand goes long. Monfils saves three match points and we’re headed for a fifth set tiebreak!

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-5 Monfils

Fifth set and over three and a half hours played and yet Monfils is able to pick up a drop shot which sits up after hitting the top of the net. Berrettini keeps the going alive by forcing Monfils into errors. From 0-30 it is 30-30. Berrettini holds with gifts from Monfils on return. Four straight points for the Italian and he holds.

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 5-5 *Monfils

Bit of an up and down game with Monfils and Berrettini both erring in shots here and there. Monfils holds out when Berrettini’s backhand goes a touch wide. Three straight games for Monfils now.

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 5-4 Monfils

Berrettini serving for the match with new balls. Starts off with a big serve and Monfils is unable to get it back. Monfils with a rally from the back and Berrettini with a tired-looking backhand into the net. Nothing tired about that 124 mph first serve which goes long after hitting Monfils’ racket. Matteo with a well planned serve-and-volley but misses the backhand volley. Nerves? 30-30. In the circumstances, a solid point from Berrettini – two big shots and then a smash. Match point. Double fault! Wow. Break point! Both players involved in a cagey rally before Monfils goes all out for a forehand winner. Berrettini nets the forehand and Monfils stays alive. BREAK!

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 5-2 Monfils

Monfils with an error on the serve return and Berrettini clinches his third straight game for a comfortable hold. One game away….

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 4-2 *Monfils

A poor, poor serve from Monfils once again and this time Berrettini breaks at love. Following the break, Berrettini gets a code violation for coaching. The Italian walks up to ask how he received any coaching and the umpire informs him that he was warned earlier.

Berrettini. Backhand. Banger. 

When that Berrettini backhand goes BANG 💥

🎥: @usopen pic.twitter.com/rMnHWQflDi

— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 4, 2019

We know the women’s doubles semifinalists now.

Women's doubles Semis set:

[8] Azarenka/ Barty v Kuzmova/Sasnovich
[4] Mertens/Sabalenka v Dolehide/King

— TennisNow (@Tennis_Now) September 4, 2019

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 2-2 *Monfils

Comfortable hold of serve for Gael and the fifth set is now on serve.

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 2-1 Monfils

It is Berrettini now with a couple of lose shots to get the game going. At 0-30, Berrettini comes back by forcing Monfils into an error and then has the Frenchman drawn forward to make a tough volley. At 30-30, a big, big serve and Monfils’ reply is wide. Berrettini looks to go down the line on the forehand but misses. Deuce. Forehand error and Monfils has a break point to get the break right back. And he breaks! Another forehand miss from Berrettini and Monfils pumps his fist in celebration. Monfils doing the smart thing at prolonging the point and waiting for the error to come. And it did. BREAK BACK!

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 2-0 *Monfils

After both players go off court for a toilet break, Berrettini returns to hold serve with ease. It is the Monfils serve that is now under pressure. An error by Monfils has Berrettini interested at 15-30. The Italian with a big forehand and Monfils is unable to get it back. 15-40 and two break point chances. Berrettini with another big forehand and Monfils errs. BREAK!

Monfils wins the fourth set 6-3

Gael Monfils has forced a fifth set after finding the the energy and consistency – even if temporarily – to break the Berrettini serve. The Italian with a solitary break point chance but he failed to make it count. Monfils better on serve return this set as well.

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6 *Monfils

After Berrettini holds at 15, Monfils to serve for the fourth set. Monfils with a deep shot and starts off nicely. Next up, Berrettini misses a forehand and Monfils goes two points from a fourth set win. Make that one point as Berrettini misses another shot. Big serve and it doesn’t come back for Monfils to take the fourth set 6-3.

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 2-5 *Monfils

Monfils opting to utilise the 25 second short clock to gather energy. After shanking a forehand at 40-30, he takes a breather at deuce and comes back with a huge forehand winner. Tries the serve-and-volley approach at game point but the serve is not good enough and the service return is into the feet. At deuce, Monfils with a big forehand winner and a wry smile. Closes the game out with an ace, his sixth, and takes in the crowd’s applause.

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 2-4 Monfils

After that monstrous service game last time around, this time Berrettini holds to love with a forehand winner into open court.

In the women’s doubles match on Armstrong, a coaching violation warning…

Ostapenko and Kichenok receive a code violation from Marijana Veljovic for coaching.

MV: "Do you think I would imagine this?"
JO: "Of course, because you don't understand Russian."
MV: "But there are people on the court who can."

There's a lot of moods happening.

— Victoria Chiesa (@vrcsports) September 4, 2019

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-4 *Monfils

Just when it appeared Monfils had the momentum and energy on his side, he lets it go ever a touch to concede a break point. But takes out three straight points to hold serve. He’s pumped and the change of ends would do Berrettini a world of good to get himself together.

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-3 Monfils

Monfils with show of emotion now. Pumping himself up to stage a comeback. Some gutsy play to take the game to 0-30. Berretini forces Monfils into an error to make it 15-30. Berrettini getting affected by the volume created by Monfils and now by the crowd as he nets a forehand. Two break points. Monfils jumps on the kick second serve and it goes long. But another chance still there. ‘Allez, allez’ yells Svitolina from the box. Berrettini with a big cross court forehand and Monfils’ slice defensive shot goes long. At deuce, Berrettini gets unlucky as the ball hits the net chord but doesn’t jump over. Third break point and it is saved again. Monfils doing his utmost to chase down a Berrettini forehand and collides with a camera but not enough to get it back. Tries the same on deuce but same result. On game point, Berrettini serves a double. Mishit by Berrettini and Monfils has another chance – the fourth. Berrettini with an incredible backhand winner down the line. Plenty riding on that point but Berrettini with a sweetly struck 89mph winner! 16 shot rally on deuce and Berrettini nets his forehand. Both players look spent. Fifth break point for Monfils. This one is taken! Berrettini’s forehand hits the top of the tape and bounces up kindly for Monfils to run in and play for a winner! He suddenly has the energy and as does the crowd.

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-2 *Monfils

Another hold at love for Monfils. One of his quickest holds tonight. But he needs to put pressure on the Berrettini serve to draw back.

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-1 Monfils

Fairly comfortable holds of serve for both players. Monfils holding at love before Berrettini coming through with slight pressure in an extended game.

Berrettini wins third set 6-2

Matteo Berrettini in completely control now. He is solid on serve and creating openings on the Monfils serve to keep the pressure applied throughout. The Italian 13/13 on first serve in that set.

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 Monfils

Berrettini holds at 15 to take the third set. Solid, solid groundstrokes from him and holds with a beautiful flick of the wrist for a forehand winner.

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 5-2 *Monfils

Play underway after a seven minute delay. At 40-30, Monfils serves a double and this is once again not turning into a comfortable hold. Berrettini scrambles and continues to keep himself in the point before Monfils’ drop shot is decent enough to not fetch a reply. But Berrettini not going away. Couple of points later, Berrettini swings a forehand cross court winner to bring the game once again to deuce. Monfils misses a forehand and the Italian has a break point. Monfils with a strong forehand on the backhand and then on the forehand with court open to force an error. Deuce once again and an error from Monfils once again – a double once again. Saves it after forcing Berrettini into an error. Uh oh! Another double fault and Monfils lets out an exasperated cry. Berrettini converts this break point with a forehand winner down the line. Huge yell out in celebration and in getting the break he was looking for. Double break ahead now.

US Open roof comes on.

Now pic.twitter.com/TH5E30LWMz

— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) September 4, 2019

Roof being closed!

After the lights being turned on, the roof being closed now. Both players take their seat and this could take a while. Not as long as Wimbledon’s roof but roughly five minutes. Raining slightly too so might need to mop up the court as well.

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 4-2 Monfils

Double fault from Berrettini and it is 15-30, is this the opening that Monfils needs? Big serve and winner later, it is 30-30. Berrettini goes for a deep forehand but misses and Monfils has a break point. 121 mph ace saving the break (for now). 137 mph first serve ace down the tee now. 115 mph first serve produces a short reply and Berretini runs in to put away for a forehand winner.

Highights of this match….

Rain is coming….

Looking over at our neighbor 🗽🌇#USOpen pic.twitter.com/7Em4gBogqA

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2019

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3, 3-1 Monfils

Berrettini holds to 15 with a big forehand down the line and Monfils can’t get it back. Good job by the Italian to not be distracted by that mini delay.

Monfils asking for the lights to be turned on. Berrettini checking if his opinion will be taken into consideration. Chair umpire conferring with the supervisor on the decision and to get them going. The lights are on!

Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 2-1 *Monfils

After a hold to love in the first game of the third set, Monfils’ serve under trouble once again. From 30-15, Monfils committing errors to bring up break point. The Frenchman looks to find the angle on the cross court backhand but it is slightly wide. BREAK!

Berrettini makes it one set all

From 3-6, 0-2 down, Berrettini turns things around to take the second set 6-3. He looked down and out of ideas but has clawed back with big hitting and Monfils suddenly looks deflated. The Frenchman labouring around and taking his time to move around.

Berrettini* 3-6, 6-3 Monfils

Berrettini oozing confidence all of a sudden and the crowd is right behind him. Monfils piling on the errorrs and one such brings up three set points. An ace to close the set out!

Berrettini 3-6, 5-3 *Monfils

Another loose game from Monfils after the three and half minutes break at the changeover. Making odd errors and giving Berrettini the chance of taking lead. At 15-40, Monfils with a neat approach shot and small gap for Berrettini to find and he misses. An ace to bring the game to deuce. But he serves a double on the following point and it presents another chance. Berrettini clunches his fist after Monfils mishits his backhand into the net to hand the Italian the BREAK!

Berrettini* 3-6, 4-3 Monfils

Berrettini made to work hard to serve it out but he gets there in the end without giving away a break point and a window of opening to Monfils. At the change of ends, Berrettini asking chair umpire to be given longer time to change socks. He says the heat is making him sweat so much and needs to change. Monfils, meanwhile, also splashes water on his face. 63% humidity in New York, informs Google Weather.

Berrettini 3-6, 3-3 *Monfils

Another poor service effort from Monfils. Berrettini has two break point chances at 15-40. Monfils looks spent for some reason and is just about getting the ball back without putting excessive energy on shots. Big shots later, he brings the game to deuce. Odd point where Monfils possibly thought the ball landed out but no call came and continued to play on. As point progressed, Berrettini gets into it and brings up another break point. Monfils saves it with a big serve. Is the heat and the humidity the reason behind Monfils looking exhausted? The Frenchman holds with an ace down the tee. Ends Berrettini’s spell of three straight games

In the men’s doubles, Jamie Murray and Skupski progress

Former player and now commentator Pam Shriver with a question: Coaching or no coaching? 

MB’s player box is saying a lot to their player especially when he is down their end of the court. Coaching or No coaching? pic.twitter.com/o6749QLvvV

— Pam Shriver (@PHShriver) September 4, 2019

Berrettini* 3-6, 3-2 Monfils

From highs by both players, lows in the last two games. Berrettini with some uncharacteristic errors and Monfils has a break point chance. Saved with a big serve (123 mph) and Monfils sends the return long. After a long rally at deuce, Berrettini makes 22nd error and Monfils has another break point chance. Saved with a strong shot and Monfils’ reply sails long. Monfils collided with a court microphone there. Looks at the ankle but good to continue. Berrettini saves another break point with gorgeous drop volley – changes his racket due to a broken string. Ace and Monfils error later, Berrettini holds a lengthy, eight minute game.

Berrettini 3-6, 2-2 *Monfils

Monfils with errors on both wings and Berrettini has an opportunity after making it 0-30. Now he has three break point chances with Monfils missing another shot. Saves one with a good approach shot which is returned into the net. Simple volley for Monfils to put away but he makes a real hash of it and it is into the net. BREAK BACK!

Berrettini* 3-6, 1-2 Monfils

Berrettini with a 102 mph forehand winner down the line! With Monfils able to get to everything, Matteo is forced into going big and going for it all to win points. But Monfils has tricks up his sleeve as well. He picks up a forehand winner of his own to make it 30-30. And then displays incredible defensive work to force Berrettini into going for too much. Matteo with a forehand into the net for a break point once again for Monfils. Saved with a forehand winner. Deuce. Moonball from Monfils on the serve reply and Berrettini crunches it on the bounce. Berrettini holds with a forehand cross court winner.

Berrettini* 3-6, 0-1 Monfils

BREAK! Not the start Berrettini would have wanted for the second set. Looking completely out of ideas and unsure of what to do. Forehand error brings up two break points for Monfils. And the Frenchman doesn’t have to do anything to get the advantage as Berrettini serves a double fault. Shake of the head from Berrettini.

Monfils wins first set 6-3

Gael Monfils wins the opening set 6-3 against Matteo Berrettini with a single break of serve the difference between the two players. Monfils better on returns and Berrettini put under pressure with more balls to play each time.

Berrettini 3-6 *Monfils

Monfils serving for the set. Starts off by forcing Berrettini into an error at the net despite the Italian making a smart approach shot. Two quick points later, Monfils has three set points. Berrettini saves one with huge forehand cross court winner. Monfils with plenty of power on the backhand and Berrettini sends his backhand wide. First set Monfils!

Berrettini* 3-5 Monfils

Berrettini coming under pressure with Monfils returning most balls. Gael is fantastic at defence and he is making Matteo play one more ball each time. From 0-30, Berrettini brings it to 30-30 with an ace and after Monfils’ backhand miss. Nervous challenge later, Berrettini holds by forcing Monfils into an error.

Berrettini 2-5 *Monfils

Monfils consolidates the break with a hold to love. Talk about confident couple of points to keep the pressure going.

Berrettini* 2-4 Monfils

From 40-15, Monfils brings things back to deuce with a neat volley at the net and then Berrettini helping with a double fault. But it is followed by an ace. On game point, Berrettini has the game on his racket following a gorgeous angle on forehand to create an opening but can’t quite get the drop going. Once again at deuce, both players trade blows but Berrettini errs. Second break point for Monfils. On second serve, Monfils gets the ball back but Berrettini nets his forehand. BREAK!

Berrettini 2-3 *Monfils

Slight hiccup but not enough to bother Monfils. A huge serve out wide on the backhand and Berrettini is unable to get it back. Monfils holds serve to keep first set on serve

Berrettini* 2-2 Monfils

Forehand unforced error and a double fault from Berrettini and Monfils has a little gap he could work towards. Closed shut by forcing an error and then a smash put away. Another error from Berrettini and Monfils has a break point. It is saved with an ace. The Italian makes a bold decision in playing a drop against Monfils who is on it like a flash but not enough to pick it up. At deuce, Berrettini with a 136mph serve and then winner. Holds after Monfils sends forehand wide.

Berrettini 1-2 *Monfils

Comfortable hold at love for Berrettini to get the first set going on his serve. Both players with some really well struck groundstrokes. Monfils then goes on to hold to love as well.

Berrettini 0-1 *Monfils

Gael Monfils won the toss and opted to serve first. He starts off with a double fault! But goes on to hold at 30 with an inside-out forehand winner.

Berrettini road to quarters: beat Richard Gasquet, Jordan Thompson, Alexei Popyrin, Andrey Rublev

Monfils road to quarters: beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Marius Copil, Denis Shapovalov and Pablo Andujar

Head-to-head: This is the first meeting between the two players. What a time and place to have that for both players.

Monfils before the match: “I have to be myself today. Great atmosphere at Ashe. I hope to come out with a win at the end.”

Next up on Arthur Ashe and third of the men’s singles quarterfinals is Matteo Berrettini against Gael Monfils. The Italian comes through to the stadium first followed by the Frenchman.

Into the semis!

Bencic will enter the top-10 on Monday irrespective of the outcome in the semis

on Monday Belinda Bencic will be back in WTA top-10 after 3 years and 7 months

last time: 26th February 2016

— Diego Barbiani (@Diego_Barbiani) September 4, 2019

Swiss ???????? represent in the semis at US Open:

~Wawrinka~

~Federer~

Bencic

Belinda Bencic is the first Swiss woman to reach the US Open semifinals since 2001. And overall since 2002 Australian Open. “We are professional enough to be friends off the court but stay focused on the court,” she said. “I think we will be friends still!”

“Big courts are more motivating, I dreamed of this as a kid.”

Bencic through to the semis

Belinda Bencic is through to the semis for the first time at a slam. She beats long-time hitting partner and friend Donna Vekic 7-6, 6-3 to set up a semifinal with either Bianca Andreescu and Elisa Mertens. Bencic has dropped only a single set (vs Cornet) through the course of the two weeks.

Bencic 7-6, 6-3 *Vekic

Slider reply on the serve from Bencic and Vekic nets her forehand at 15-30 to bring up two match points for the Swiss. What incredible, brave hitting from Vekic on the match point to keep shots deep and Bencic pegged back. One-two with serve and forehand winner to bring things to deuce. Two match points saved. Crunching groundstrokes from Vekic to bring up game point. But Bencic is not going away and keeps the pressure alive with some big hitting of her own. Vekic defends her best but errs in the end. Another missed groundstroke and Bencic has a third chance. Vekic with a forehand error and Bencic wins!

Bencic* 7-6, 5-3 Vekic

Serves after breaking always the trickiest to navigate but Bencic gets the job done with fair amount of ease. Holds to 30 and is one game away from the semis.

Bencic 7-6, 4-3 *Vekic

Comfortable holds for both players before Vekic once again has her serve under pressure. Incredible get from Bencic and Vekic is unable to pick up the short ball. With three break point chances available, Bencic needs just the one to force an error from Vekic backhand. BREAK!

Bencic 7-6, 2-3 *Vekic

An error by Vekic on the forehand brings up break point for Bencic. Saves it with a big serve and winner into open court off the short ball. At deuce, she goes for far too much on the backhand and the errant shot is well wide. Another break point chance. Saved with another big serve – into Bencic’s body. Tough to get that back. Vekic finds the sideline on game point and review confirms it. Saved two break points in that serve hold.

Bencic* 7-6, 2-2 Vekic

From 40-0 ahead, Vekic creates slight hope with a backhand winner on the serve. Quickly shut by Bencic with an ace. Neither players getting a look on the others’ serve thus far – much like the first.

Bencic 7-6, 1-2 *Vekic

Vekic holds at 30 with a thundering backhand into the Bencic forehand. Coming slightly under pressure but maintaining composure to get out of it. No wonder she’s won three matches from match points down this year.

Bencic* 7-6, 1-1 Vekic

After Vekic holds to 15, Bencic is put under pressure on her serve. At 30-30, she gets a lion’s share of luck. Her forehand hits the top of the tape and looks to be going wide before hitting the net once again and landing in! Both players can’t help but smile with Bencic looking slightly embarrassed with how it worked out. Closes out the game with an ace. Not the most comfortable starts for the Swiss.

Bencic wins first set 7-6

An hour into the match and an error by Vekic hands Bencic the first set 7-6 (5) in the quarterfinal. The Swiss was broken first in the set but roared back with a break back immediately. She improves her tiebreak record to 10-2 in the year by converting the fourth set point chance.

First set tiebreak

Bencic with smart play – serving big and dispatching the first ball back. Putting the entire onus on Vekic to create something as she’s giving away none. Vekic misses a serve reply and Bencic goes 6-3 ahead to bring up set points. One saved with serve-and-winner from Vekic. Another one saved with an ace down the tee. Third ace of the match for Vekic. Bencic takes the first set 7-6 (5) with Vekic sending her forehand long.

First set tiebreak

Bencic 9-2 this year in tiebreakers while Vekic holds a 4-9 record. Bencic nets her backhand on the first point and hands a minibreak with complete ease. But gets it back with same level of ease. Jumps into the serve reply and forces Vekic into retreating and making an error in the lob attempt. Errors from both players and on serve in the tiebreak. Bencic with an ace to make it 3-2 in the tiebreak. Vekic makes an error on the backhand and Bencic has the minibreak. 4-2 at the change of ends.

Bencic 6-6 *Vekic

Vekic with a missed volley to begin the game and then she quickly goes 0-30 down. But gets back equally quickly with some good hitting from the back. Nets the forehand at 30-30 to give Bencic a set point. Smart serve into the body and Bencic somehow gets it back but is in no position to get the subsequent ball back with Vekic hitting a forehand winner. Two big serves at deuce and Vekic holds serve having saved a set point.

Bencic* 6-5 Vekic

Bencic with the hold this time around. But not before serving her fourth double fault of the match at 40-0. She ends up holding to 15 with a neatly struck forehand cross court winner.

Bencic 5-5 *Vekic

Donna Vekic serving for the first set. A 77mph second serve and Bencic is all over it with a thumping forehand winner. On the second point, Vekic with some incredible defensive work to keep Bencic in the hunt despite some big, deep hitting. Double fault, first of the match for Vekic, to make it 15-30 and Bencic has a slight opening. 108 mph first serve sees a loopy reply and Vekic thrashes it away on the forehand side. Now Bencic creates her own first break point with a smart strike on the forehand. And then gets racket on a 111 mph first serve and Vekic nets the backhand. Little time to react for the Croatian and we’re back on serve. BREAK BACK!

Bencic* 4-5 Vekic

Bencic frustrated with herself and the errors from her racket. From 40-15, Vekic has forced things to deuce by putting Bencic under pressure. A double fault later, Vekic has first break point of the match. Bencic goes for too much on the backhand and that is the first BREAK of the match. Poor couple of points from Bencic despite going 40-15 ahead and she has squandered the serve.

Bencic 4-4 *Vekic

Bit of an iffy game from Vekic. Slightly unsure of the shots – erring multiple times – with Bencic finding good depth on her shots. From 40-15, Bencic brought things back to deuce but didn’t make of slight opening by sending reply on second serve long. Vekic holds with lovely forehand winner down the line.

Bencic* 4-3 Vekic

Bencic with the first double fault of the match from 40-0 up to go 40-30 down on serve. But a thumping forehand behind Vekic produces a tame no-reply. Staying on serve then. Bencic 80% on first serve points won and 63% on second. Vekic, meanwhile, 86% and 75% on same metrics.

Bencic 3-3 *Vekic

Remaining on serve and traffic flowing the server’s way thus far. Ace and forehand winner to hold the serve for Vekic to 15. Bencic tried to play a drop shot to mix things up but didn’t get it quite right.

Bencic* 3-2 Vekic

Bencic with her third ace of the match and she holds at 15. Both players extremely patient in ther approach and waiting for that opening. They practice a lot together and know how to create that opening. So far, neither blinking

Bencic 2-2 *Vekic

Bencic getting some read on the Vekic serve this time around. Hitting well after getting the return on the other side and moving into points with some fierce hitting. At 30-30, Bencic makes an error on the forehand and Vekic closes it out with an ace

Bencic* 2-1 Vekic

Now Bencic with her comfortable hold – at love – to keep the first set on serve.

Bencic 1-1 *Vekic

Vekic with some huge hitting to hold serve. Bencic looks for the deep forehand winner but misses and Vekic holds to love.

Bencic* 1-0 Vekic

Both players off the blocks with some good, comfortable, middle-of-the-racket hitting. Meaty exchange on the third point of the match where Bencic forced Vekic into an error. At 30-30, Vekic went for the sideline on the forehand but didn’t get her body in position for accurate placement. On the next point, Bencic goes for too much on the forehand and it goes long. Deuce. Holds with an ace and then forced error on the serve.

At the coin toss, Belinda Bencic calls heads but it comes out tails and Vekic opts to receive. So Bencic will get us going in the third quarterfinal of the women’s singles draw and first match of the day.

Belinda Bencic: “Last QF was five years ago so I barely remember it. I remember how it feels and hope it improves me today. It doesn’t matter how we’re friends off the court. When we take court we’re opponents”

Donna Vekic: “She knows everything about me and I know everything about her and hope we have a great match.”

Bencic reckons her game is more a chess style where she observes and reacts quickly rather than reading a player for long and then going in with a plan. Bencic after beating Osaka said, “I think my game is very much on instinct,” Bencic explained. “You have to react to it in seconds. I don’t know. It’s maybe just a feeling inside me. It’s not like I watch [Osaka’s] games and I see, like, ‘She’s going crosscourt all the time’. It’s just where she stands, the angle of the ball, how fast is it, how much spin is there. I think you need to decide all this in seconds. I think it’s not the brain, but it’s just instinct.”

Belinda Bencic vs Donna Vekic

The first clash at Arthur Ashe sees the in-form 13th seed Bencic take on 23rd seed Donna Vekic. Bencic claimed her spot in the quarters after getting the better of defending champion Naomi Osaka in the fourth round for her third win over the Japanese star in 2019 alone. The Swiss had beaten Mandy Minella and Alize Cornet received a walkover against 21st seed Anett Kontaveit.

Vekic has had a relatively easy run to the quarters beating Richel Hogenkamp, Kaia Kanepi, Yulia Putintseva and Julia Goerges. Bencic leads good friend Vekic 2-1 with their last meeting going Vekic’s way at the French Open earlier this year

Hello and welcome to Firstpost’s liveblog of the day’s action at the US Open where four gripping quarter-finals are in the offing. 

In the women’s quarter-final, Belinda Bencic takes on Donna Vekić followed by Bianca Andreescu’s clash against Elise Mertens.

In the men’s last-8 encounters, we have Matteo Berrettini versus Gaël Monfils followed by Diego Schwartzman facing off against Rafael Nadal. 

We’ll bring you all the action as it happens as part of our coverage of the last Slam of the year.