Alexander Dolgopolov is expected to cause Nadal difficulties as the Spaniard has not had convincing form at the US Open this year. However, what Dolgopolov has shown has been contrary to that expectation.
Rafael Nadal applied a storm-like attack strategy right from the first shots. The difference in class was quickly shown when Dolgopolov was always helpless against Nadal's attacks. Set 1 ended quickly with a score of 6-2 for the " BOTT".
The development of set 2 was somewhat more attractive when the Ukrainian tennis player adjusted his playing style appropriately, somewhat preventing powerful attacks from the opponent. The two players struggled for each point until the 10th game and in just one moment of distraction, Dolgopolov had to pay the price when Nadal easily took a break and won 6-4.
Set 3 was even easier for Nadal when his opponent was somewhat sluggish and the match was just the debut of the " BOTT". The No. 1 seed ended the set with a 6-1 victory.
In the end, Nadal defeated Dolgopolov after 3 sets with the scores of 6-2, 6-4, and 6-1. His quarter-final opponent is Andrey Rublev.
Taking a step forward with Nadal is the familiar name, Roger Federer. The Swiss legend is still maintaining impressive endurance, despite turning 36, with victories after 5 sets.
The 4th round battle was easier as Fedex regained their usual form to quickly defeat their favorite opponent Philipp Kohlschreiber after 3 sets with the scores of 6-4, 6-2, 7-5.
In the women's singles event, the No. 1 seed - Karolina Pliskova easily defeated the host country tennis player Jennifer Brady after 2 sets with a score of 6-1, 6-0.
Meanwhile, another American tennis player, CoCo Vandeweghe, brought joy to domestic fans when she won against Lucie Safarova after 2 tense sets of 6-4, 7-6 to get a ticket to the quarterfinals.
