Tuesday sees the quarter-finals of the US Open get underway as the competition serves up a feast of mouthwatering ties.
It was another day of exceptional tennis as the quarter-final line-up on the men’s and women’s draws was completed.
Jack Draper was one of the standout performances, comprehensively defeating Thomas Mahac to reach the last eight of the US Open for the first time in his career.
It was the end of the road for Tommy Paul though as he lost to number one seed Jannik Sinner in straight sets. Daniil Medvedev and Alex De Minaur also won their respective matches.
On the women’s front, Iga Swiatek is still yet to drop a set after her 6-4, 6-1 victory against Liudmila Samsonova.
American favorite Jessica Pegula joined Emma Navarro in the quarter-finals after beating Russian Diana Shnaider.
Beatriz Haddad Maia beat two-time finalist Caroline Wozniacki while Karolina Muchova advanced past Jasmine Paolini.
Key storylines to follow on day nine of the 2024 US Open
We’re approaching the business end of the tournament as the quarter-finals get underway.
Three US stars will be in action, and all eyes will be on the men’s side of the draw, where an all-American semi-final is extremely likely.
Taylor Fritz takes on two-time Grand Slam runner-up Alexander Zverev while Frances Tiaofe is in action against Grigor Dimitrov.
Meanwhile, on the women’s side of the draw, tournament favorite Aryna Sabalenka faces Quinwen Zheng in a repeat of the 2024 Australian Open final – in which Sabalenka came out on top.
Emma Navarro was rewarded for beating Coco Gauff in back-to-back Grand Slams with a last-eight tie against Paula Badosa.
2024 US Open day nine full schedule
Arthur Ashe Stadium
(26) Paula Badosa vs Emma Navarro (13) – 12 PM ET
(12) Taylor Fritz vs Alexander Zverev (4) – Not before 1 PM ET
7 PM start
(7) Quinwen Zheng vs Aryna Sabalenka (2)
(9) Gregor Dimitrov vs Frances Tiafoe (20)
How to watch day nine of the US Open in the USA
Supporters in the United States can watch the US Open live on ESPN and the Tennis Channel throughout the tournament.
Broadcasts on day seven will run on the Tennis Channel from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. before ESPN takes over from 11 a.m. through to 11 p.m.
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Weather forecast for day nine of the US Open
Forecast for day eight of the 2024 US Open via The Weather Channel.
Conditions: Conditions for Flushing, New York, on Tuesday, are mostly sunny with clear skies.
High: 76F
Low: 59F
Winds: 10 to 15 mph
Sunrise: 6:24 am ET
Sunset: 7:26 pm ET
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