The US Open continues to deliver exciting tennis action as the tournament enters its fourth round. One of the most anticipated matches of the day features world number one Jannik Sinner against American Tommy Paul. Sinner, aiming to secure his first Grand Slam title, will face a motivated Paul, who is looking to capitalize on the surprising early exits of defending champion Novak Djokovic and former winner Carlos Alcaraz.
Another intriguing match involves Daniil Medvedev, the last remaining former champion in the tournament, against Portugal’s Nuno Borges. Medvedev will be aiming to maintain his strong form and advance to the quarterfinals. In the women’s draw, top seed Iga Swiatek will battle for a quarterfinal berth, alongside Jasmine Paolini, sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula, and former world number one Caroline Wozniacki.
Here’s a closer look at three key matches to watch on day eight of the US Open:
Jannik Sinner (ITA) v Tommy Paul (USA):
Paul, when asked about the opportunities presented by the early exits of Djokovic and Alcaraz, succinctly stated, “Well, I play the number one in the world, so I don’t know if I’m thinking, like, ‘opportunity’ too much. But it’s definitely an opportunity to play on Arthur Ashe Stadium in the next round, so I’m looking forward to that.”
In 2017, Federer and Nadal split the Slams.
In 2024, will Sinner and Alcaraz do the same? pic.twitter.com/mPgXc27Z1p
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 31, 2024
Sinner, who has won two of their past three meetings, including their only hard-court clash in Toronto last year, has been steadily progressing through the tournament. He seeks to add a US Open title to his Australian Open crown, which he secured in January.
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Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) v Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA):
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki, making a comeback after a temporary retirement, has been impressive in her return to the tour. She has dropped just one set in her three matches so far and is determined to continue her strong performance. Wozniacki will face Beatriz Haddad Maia, who has also been playing well and is seeking a quarterfinal berth.
Alex de Minaur (AUS) v Jordan Thompson (AUS):
This all-Australian battle promises to be a thrilling encounter. Thompson, aiming to upset another seed, has already defeated Hubert Hurkacz and Matteo Arnaldi in previous rounds. De Minaur, who has reached the second week of all four majors this year, will be looking to maintain his momentum and advance to the quarterfinals.
