U.S. Open Day 8: Jessica Pegula carries American hopes with world No. 1s in action
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Day eight of the U.S. Open concludes the fourth round, with the last eight players in each singles draw to be decided by the close of play in New York. #
- Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner will play in the World No. 1s match.
- Jessica Pegula is carrying American hopes in the tournament.
- The best match of the day is likely to take place on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Arthur Ashe #
- Diana Shnaider (18) will compete against Jessica Pegula (6).
- Pegula has a 0-6 record in Grand Slam quarterfinals but won against Shnaider in their previous meeting.
- Shnaider is a dangerous player and won’t be an easy match for Pegula.
- Nuno Borges will play against Daniil Medvedev (5).
Iga Swiatek (1) vs. Liudmila Samsonova (16) #
- Samsonova is down 0-3 against Swiatek but has the potential to trouble her.
- Samsonova possesses the element of surprise, which can send the world No. 1 into a tailspin.
- Course correction when under pressure has been a problem for Swiatek.
Jannik Sinner (1) vs. Tommy Paul (14) #
- Sinner doesn’t let his opponents recover when they are down.
- Paul’s fast-paced game may play into Sinner’s hands.
- If Paul can take time away at the net, things might get interesting.
Louis Armstrong #
- Karolina Muchova vs. Jasmine Paolini (5): This match could be spectacular.
- Both players play beautiful, textured tennis.
- Jack Draper (25) will face Tomas Machac.
- Draper has embraced his 6-foot-4 frame and is aiming to be an aggressive, all-court player.
- Caroline Wozniacki will play against Beatriz Haddad Maia (22).
- Haddad Maia has gone through a tricky draw and hopes to replace her most notable moment.
- Alex de Minaur (10) will play against Jordan Thompson.
- De Minaur suffered an injury at Wimbledon but is back in the late stages of a Grand Slam.