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Matteo Berrettini battles past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in five sets to reach US Open quarter-finals

Matteo Berrettini recovered from a set and a break down to beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in five sets and reach the US Open quarter-finals for a second successive year. A shock looked to be on the cards when unseeded Davidovich Fokina broke the 13th seed midway through the second set, but Berrettini found his range and held off a spirited fightback to win 3-6 7-6(2) 6-3 4-6 6-2. Ad Berrettini, who beat Andy Murray in the previous round in four sets, will next face either fifth seed Casper Ruud or Corentin Moutet.

'Unbelievable for tennis' - John McEnroe loving 'beautiful' Nick Kyrgios improvement ahead of Daniil Medvedev clash

John McEnroe has praised Nick Kyrgios' transformation this year as «night and day» and says it would be «awesome» if he won the US Open. Kyrgios, who faces world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round on Sunday night, has been in superb form over the last few months, making the Wimbledon final and winning the singles and doubles titles at the Citi Open in Washington DC.

'Below the belt' - John McEnroe questions Iga Swiatek's distraction tactic against Lauren Davis at US Open

John McEnroe questioned whether Iga Swiatek was a “bit below the belt” in seemingly trying to distract Lauren Davis at the net during their third-round US Open match. World No. 1 Swiatek came through 6-3 6-4 against Davis to equal her best showing at the tournament.

Cheers to the US Open Tennis Championships with signature Honey Deuce cocktail

Fox News Senior Metereologist joins Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Ambassador Adam Geissler and Maryland chef Jay Rohlfing to discuss the staple food and drinks of the Preakness stakes on 'Fox & Friends.'

US Open: Serena Williams pays ultimate tribute to Venus in tear-jerking farewell

On Saturday night, Serena Williams said an emotional farewell to tennis.

Commentary: Viktor Axelsen and Loh Kean Yew’s bromance is reshaping badminton

SAN FRANCISCO: With the retirement of China’s Lin Dan and Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei, curtains fell on badminton’s famous “Lin-Lee rivalry”, which defined the sport for well over a decade since the mid-2000s and took it to new heights.

'My level's there' - Dan Evans satisfied with US Open performance despite third round exit to Marin Cilic

Dan Evans is remaining positive after his run in the US Open was ended at the third-round stage after defeat to 2014 winner Marin Cilic. Despite a valiant effort from Evans, he lost to Cilic 7-6(11) 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 7-5 in a match lasting four hours where the Croatian hit 74 winners compared to the Brit's 27. Ad Evans, who was hoping to match last year’s run at Flushing Meadows when he reached the last 16, admitted his opponent was simply too strong.

Andy Murray falls short in US Open last-16 bid as Matteo Berrettini claims win

Andy Murray suffered more grand slam frustration with a four-set loss to Matteo Berrettini in the third round of the US Open.

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Matteo Berrettini battles past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in five sets to reach US Open quarter-finals

'Unbelievable for tennis' - John McEnroe loving 'beautiful' Nick Kyrgios improvement ahead of Daniil Medvedev clash

'Below the belt' - John McEnroe questions Iga Swiatek's distraction tactic against Lauren Davis at US Open

Cheers to the US Open Tennis Championships with signature Honey Deuce cocktail

US Open: Serena Williams pays ultimate tribute to Venus in tear-jerking farewell

Commentary: Viktor Axelsen and Loh Kean Yew’s bromance is reshaping badminton

'My level's there' - Dan Evans satisfied with US Open performance despite third round exit to Marin Cilic

Andy Murray falls short in US Open last-16 bid as Matteo Berrettini claims win