Coco Gauff, Caroline Wozniacki ready for clash of generations at US Open

NEW YORK : American Coco Gauff meets fellow crowd favourite Caroline Wozniacki with the battle of generations headlining an action-packed Sunday at the U.S. Open when Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek resume their title quests.

Gauff arrived in New York in red-hot form after titles in Washington and Cincinnati and has been heavily backed by home fans in her bid to become the first U.S. woman to capture a Grand Slam title since Sofia Kenin in 2020.

The 19-year-old has wobbled in two of her opening three matches, however, and could face a tricky test on Arthur Ashe Stadium with veteran Wozniacki enjoying a dream run in her first major after more than three years out of the sport.

"I never thought I would ever be in this position, especially after she retired and came back. She's still a really fit player," Gauff said of the 33-year-old former world number one before their fourth-round match.

"It's not going to be an easy match. She probably knows my game pretty well. I know she's watched tennis when she was retired.

"I know a little bit of her just from watching her growing up. It's going to be really cool. I'm excited. Playing a legend like her is really exciting."

Soaring temperatures are expected to make life difficult for players over the next few days with a heat wave set to hit New York but Djokovic will welcome competing at night again after a draining five-setter against Laslo Djere.

The 36-year-old will meet Croatian qualifier Borna Gojo, seeking a victory that will take him a step closer to a men's record-extending 24th major title.

Defending champion Swiatek takes on 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko who is looking to become the first player to defeat the Pole four times.

"With Jelena, it's a bit like one day she can play a