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Aussie Alex de Minaur is through to his first Grand Slam quarter-final after taking down Vasek Pospisil 7-6 6-3 6-2.
It was not always comfortable though, with Pospisil surging to a 6-2 advantage before de Minaur nabbed the next six points to take a 1-0 lead. His departure means the US Open will this year produce a first-time Grand Slam winner in the men’s competition.WILLIAMS FIGHTS HER WAY THROUGH TO QUARTERSWilliams, chasing a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, had to summon up every last ounce of strength to depose 15th seed Maria Sakkari in three, hard-fought sets.
“I felt like she almost played better today. I was a little fatigued last time and had some cramps. Just felt like I was able to compete longer,” Williams added.
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