Rublev downs Norrie to reach third US Open quarter-final
The ninth-seeded Russian triumphed 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and will face either four-time champion Rafael Nadal or Frances Tiafoe of the United States for a place in the semi-finals.
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Andrey Rublev Downs Cameron Norrie To Reach Third US Open Quarter-final
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