Tommy Robredo shocked Roger Federer in straight sets to progress into the US Open Quarter-Finals. The Spaniard won a closely fought opening set after winning the tie-break in what turned out to be the major turning point in the match. The momentum fully shifted to Robredo who broke the Federer serve in the next two sets to claim an impressive victory. Rafael Nadal was in trouble after losing the first set to Philip Kohlschreiber but managed to turn the match around and won in four sets. Similarly, David Ferrer was made to work hard for his victory over Janko Tipsarevic, eventually winning after four sets. The match of the day was played out between Richard Gasquet and Milos Raonic. Three sets went to tie-breaks as the serves came crashing down but it was Gasquet who came back from 2-1 sets down to win the fifth set in an absolute thriller.
With the rain playing havoc with the tournament schedule, there was only a handful of fourth round matches that were able to be completed today. Roberta Vinci came through her tie on top after beating Giorgi in straight sets whilst Flavia Pennetta continues to impress with her run to the extending to the Quarter-Finals after taking victory against Halep. Daniela Hantuchova came through a tough encounter with Alison Riske, battling to a competitive three set win.
My Opinion:
Really shocked by the way Roger Federer crashed out. It has not been a great year at all for Roger who now struggles to make Quarter-Finals. A great performance from Tommy Robredo to win so convincingly but the first set tie-break was really crucial to the way the match turned out. David Ferrer and Rafael Nadal were tested on their way into the Quarters but no surprise to see those two in the last eight. Amazing match between Gasquet and Raonic as they battled through five bruising sets. Plenty of respect to Gasquet for turning that match around and breaking the Raonic serve in the final set. Things went as expected for me in the women's results. Possibly a little surprised by the run of Pennetta but who knows how far she can go.
Men's Fourth Round Selected Results:
(2) Nadal beat (22) Kohlschreiber 6-7,6-4,6-3,6-1.
(4) Ferrer beat (18) Tipsarevic 7-6,3-6,7-5,7-6.
(19) Robredo beat (7) Federer 7-6,6-3,6-4.
(8) Gasquet beat (10) Raonic 6-7,7-6,2-6,7-6,7-5.
Women's Fourth Round Selected Results:
(10) Vinci beat Giorgi 6-4,6-2.
Pennetta beat (21) Halep 6-2,7-6.
Hantuchova beat Riske 6-3,5-7,6-2.
Men's Doubles Third Round Selected Result:
(16) Huey/Inglot beat (3) Granollers/Lopez 7-6,6-0.
Men's Doubles Quarter-Final Selected Results:
(1) Bryan/Bryan beat (12) Fleming/Marray 7-6,6-4.
Men's Performance of the Day: Tommy Robredo for beating Roger Federer in straight sets.
Men's Match of the Day: Richard Gasquet for winning an epic five set match against Milos Raonic.
Women's Performance of the Day: Flavia Pennetta for beating Halep in straight sets.
Women's Match of the Day: Daniela Hantuchova for winning in three sets against Alison Riske.
Shock of the Day: Roger Federer crashing out against Tommy Robredo so easily.
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