Pegula set to be pushed to the limit
The Arthur Ashe Stadium order of play is out of this world. Before the likes of Ons Jabeur and Daniil Medvedev light up the night session, the defend men's champion and a blockbuster women's match get top billing.
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula will hope to fly the American flag to victory, but will have her title credentials given an almighty examination by Elina Svitolina.
Ultra-consistent Pegula, targeting a sixth Grand Slam quarterfinal in the past eight majors, edges their previous encounters with a 3-1 lead. However, Svitolina's return from maternity leave in April has been nothing short of wonderous. The Ukrainian has already posted a Roland Garros quarterfinal and Wimbledon semifinal.
What a match we have in store.
"Elina is so tough,” said Pegula, who prevailed in their three-set clash earlier this summer in Washington. “I feel like every single match we play is always a really good battle, where we make each other play better.
"It’s great to see her back and playing at such a high level so quickly."
The Arthur Ashe Stadium order of play is out of this world. Before the likes of Ons Jabeur and Daniil Medvedev light up the night session, the defend men's champion and a blockbuster women's match get top billing.
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula will hope to fly the American flag to victory, but will have her title credentials given an almighty examination by Elina Svitolina.
Ultra-consistent Pegula, targeting a sixth Grand Slam quarterfinal in the past eight majors, edges their previous encounters with a 3-1 lead. However, Svitolina's return from maternity leave in April has been nothing short of wonderous. The Ukrainian has already posted a Roland Garros quarterfinal and Wimbledon semifinal.
What a match we have in store.
"Elina is so tough,” said Pegula, who prevailed in their three-set clash earlier this summer in Washington. “I feel like every single match we play is always a really good battle, where we make each other play better.
"It’s great to see her back and playing at such a high level so quickly."
Alcaraz to find the fairway past Evans?
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has an extra motivation to defeat Daniel Evans on Saturday afternoon.
The world No.1 succumbed to the Brit on the golf course just prior to his title triumph at Wimbledon.
"It's a really tough player. Good serve and volley, good net game. I will have to return very, very well if I want to win that match. Let's see how it's going to be," stated Alcaraz, 2-0 up facing Evans.
"His golf is much better than mine, that's for sure. ... We had such a great time at the course!"
On paper, Alcaraz will advance; however, Evans has a previous victory over Novak Djokovic and held match point over Stan Wawrinka during the Swiss star’s champion run in 2016. A player with exceptional hand skills and not someone to be underestimated.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has an extra motivation to defeat Daniel Evans on Saturday afternoon.
The world No.1 succumbed to the Brit on the golf course just prior to his title triumph at Wimbledon.
"It's a really tough player. Good serve and volley, good net game. I will have to return very, very well if I want to win that match. Let's see how it's going to be," stated Alcaraz, 2-0 up facing Evans.
"His golf is much better than mine, that's for sure. ... We had such a great time at the course!"
On paper, Alcaraz will advance; however, Evans has a previous victory over Novak Djokovic and held match point over Stan Wawrinka during the Swiss star’s champion run in 2016. A player with exceptional hand skills and not someone to be underestimated.
Is Stan the Man up to the task?
Clear the diary and settle in for some scorching shots. 2016 champion Wawrinka, in a real purple patch of form, over the net from recent Canadian Masters champion Jannik Sinner.
The 22-year-old Sinner has dominated proceedings against the Swiss this year, winning in straight sets in both 2023 encounters so far.
What has resurgent Wawrinka got in response?
He kicked my a-- twice this year already. Of course, I'm playing much better now," the 38-year-old said with a grin.
"He's in full confidence. He won his first Masters 1000 a few weeks ago. It's going to be a really big challenge."
Clear the diary and settle in for some scorching shots. 2016 champion Wawrinka, in a real purple patch of form, over the net from recent Canadian Masters champion Jannik Sinner.
The 22-year-old Sinner has dominated proceedings against the Swiss this year, winning in straight sets in both 2023 encounters so far.
What has resurgent Wawrinka got in response?
He kicked my a-- twice this year already. Of course, I'm playing much better now," the 38-year-old said with a grin.
"He's in full confidence. He won his first Masters 1000 a few weeks ago. It's going to be a really big challenge."
America into the 4th round.
