US Open day three

NEW YORK : Highlights of the third day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday (times GMT):

1939 ZVEREV TO PLAY ETCHEVERRY

German fourth seed Alexander Zverev beat Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-4 7-6(5) 6-1 to set up a third-round meeting with Tomas Etcheverry, who beat fellow countryman Francisco Cerundolo 6-3 4-6 6-4 1-6 6-3.

1919 TIAFOE THROUGH TO THIRD

Frances Tiafoe advanced to the third round after Kazakh Alexander Shevchenko retired in the third set with the American leading 6-4 6-1 1-0. The 20th seed could next face compatriot Ben Shelton if he defeats Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

1908 LEHECKA DOWNS KRUEGER

Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic came back from two sets down to survive a stern test against American qualifier Mitchell Krueger 6-7(5) 0-6 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the second round.

1900 HEAT CAUSES PROBLEMS FOR PLAYERS

The high temperatures have affected several matches in the tournament. The clash between Erika Andreeva and Qinwen Zheng in the Grandstand was stopped for 10 minutes by the Heat Rule, while Argentinian Tomas Etcheverry vomited due to the heat during his match against compatriot Francisco Cerundolo.

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Carlos Alcaraz relishing 'intense' rivalry with Novak Djokovic

Former champion Emma Raducanu loses to Sofia Kenin in US Open first round

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz move on after minor blips at U.S. Open

Dan Evans upsets Karen Khachanov in longest-ever U.S. Open match

Danielle Collins grateful for journey but ready for next chapter

Naomi Osaka dons tutu 'super suit' in triumphant U.S. Open return

Jannik Sinner overcomes slow start to reach U.S. Open second round amid doping cloud

Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas suffers