Karolina Pliskova pushes past American teen Sofia Kenin

No. 8 seed Karolina Pliskova faced 13 break points but ultimately overcame 19-year-old American Sofia Kenin to reach the Round of 16.

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Milos Raonic snaps Stan Wawrinka's nine-match US Open win streak

Milos Raonic ends Stan Wawrinka's run of nine US Open wins to reach his first Round of 16 since 2014.

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Borna Coric cruises over Daniil Medvedev

No. 20 Borna Coric cruised past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 in Wednesday's third round match at the US Open.

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Free-swinging John Isner moves on in four gritty sets

Top American and No. 11 seed John Isner took the only two breaks of the match against Dusan Lajovic to advance in four sets.

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Serena Williams hits top form to topple Venus in sisterly showdown

A subdued but sensational Serena Williams put on her best performance of 2018 – and one of the best in her 23-year career – to power past sister Venus, 6-1, 6-2, in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Stephens on coaches: ‘Stick with what you know’

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Kaia Kanepi keeps cruising to return to second week

2010 and 2017 US Open quarterfinalist Kaia Kanepi booked her spot in the second week with a straight sets win over Sweden's Rebecca Peterson.

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Oh brother! The Harrison siblings dig into the US Open doubles draw

Brothers and doubles partners Ryan and Christian Harrison continue winning streak at 2018 US Open.

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Ahead of Serena vs. Venus, Djokovic unsure if he'd be able to face brothers

Novak Djokovic is in awe ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Serena Williams and Venus Williams Friday evening. The sisters are meeting for the 30th time in their illustrious careers, set for their sixth clash at the US Open.

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Rafael Nadal thrwarts upset bid from Russian Karen Khachanov

In a taut, tense and titanic battle, played largely under a closed roof on Ashe Stadium Friday afternoon, No. 1 Rafael Nadal withstood a tall challenge from the 6-foot-6, hard-hitting Russian Karen Khachanov. Nadal back from one set and a break down in the second, to emerge with a 5-7, 7-5, 7-6, 7-6 victory and advance to the fourth round.

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Kevin Anderson outlasts Denis Shapovalov to reach US Open fourth round

2017 US Open finalist Kevin Anderson outlasted Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, on Day 5 of the US Open on Friday, creating a little history along the way by playing the first match under the roof of Louis Armstrong Stadium.

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The legacy of Serena & Venus Williams

Years from now, when we cling to highlight clips and written prose to tell the story of how Serena and Venus Williams went from playing in glass-littered courts in Compton to the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, we'll also share their legacy by pointing to draw sheets, ranking lists and players competing inside the biggest arena in tennis.

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Dominic Thiem into US Open Round of 16 for third straight year

Dominic Thiem got through Taylor Fritz to make it to the 2018 US Open Round of 16.

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Sister Act: Venus and Serena’s US Open legacy

If only they enjoyed these occasions as much as we do. But it’s no easy ask to go up against your sister on a tennis court, especially on a Grand Slam stage. But for the 30th time in their storied careers, and for the sixth time here at the US Open, super sibs Venus and Serena Williams will go head-to-head on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, a much-anticipated third-round affair that will be their earliest encounter at a major in 20 years.

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Elina Svitolina defeats Qiang Wang to reach fourth round

Elina Svitolina defeated Qiang Wang to advance to the fourth round for the second straight year

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Up-and-coming Elise Mertens battles past Barbora Strycova

The No. 15 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium took out No. 23 seed Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, 6-3, 7-6.

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Sloane Stephens defeats Victoria Azarenka

Defending US Open champion Sloane Stephens got past Victoria Azarenka and into the fourth round of the 2018 tournament.

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Up-and-coming Elise Mertens battles past Barbora Strycova

The No. 15 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium took out No. 23 seed Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, 6-3, 7-6

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Anastasija Sevastova's touch game vexes Ekaterina Makarova

No. 19 seed Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia stayed on track to reach her third straight US Open quarterfinal with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 win over Ekaterina Makarova. The Russian quickly folded after calling a trainer in the third set, ending a fun match highlighted by throwback styles.

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For Venus and Serena, one plus one always equals two sisters

The Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, are tennis's dynamic duo.

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