Andy Murray was blown off the court by a sensational Wawrinka performance as he crashed out of the US Open. The ninth seed produced winner after winner on his way to an impressive straight sets victory over Murray. It was a competitive first set but Wawrinka broke the Murray serve and held out to take the opening set 6-4. Murray just couldn't find his game and looked troubled as Wawrinka compounded his misery to take the next two sets with ease. Meanwhile, the other Quarter-Final that took place saw Novak Djokovic defeat Mikhail Youzhny in four sets. It was business as usual for Djokovic who comfortably took the first two sets. However, Youzhny managed to inspire a set of his own as he broke the Djokovic serve and held out to take the third set 6-3. The game did not last for much longer as Djokovic hit back to win the match with a fourth set bagel and booked his place in the Semi-Finals.
My Opinion:
Really gutted to see Murray go out in that fashion. He didnt' turn up but Wawrinka definitely turned up and played some of the best tennis I have ever seen him play. Extraordinary backhands and forehands from the ninth seed who thoroughly deserved to beat Murray. Everyone will be scared of the way he is playing and it will be a thrilling Semi-Final. Not surprised to see Djokovic in the Semi's but a little amazed to see he dropped a set against Youzhny. Clearly he didn't take well to losing a set as he hit straight back with a bagel. A very strong lineup for the Men's Semi's and cannot wait to witness what happens.
Men's Quarter-Final Selected Results:
(1) Djokovic beat (21) Youzhny 6-3,6-2,3-6,6-0.
(9) Wawrinka beat (3) Murray 6-4,6-3,6-2.
Junior Girls' Third Round Selected Result:
(11) Hiti beat Boulter 6-1,6-0.
Men's Performance of the Day: Stan Warinka was insane against Murray.
Men's Match of the Day: Stan Wawrinka playing some inspirational tennis to beat Murray.
Shock of the Day: Youzhny took a set off Djokovic.
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