US Open day four: Emma Raducanu’s rise continues with second round win
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. World number ones Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty came through their respective ties in the men’s and women’s draw Here, the PA news agency looks back at day four in New York. Shock of the day Veteran Italian Andreas Seppi, playing in an 18th consecutive US Open, defeated 10th seed and Wimbledon semi-finalist Hubert Hurkacz 2-6 6-4 6-4 7-6. Brit watch There seems to be no stopping 18-year-old Emma Raducanu who backed up her brilliant run to the fourth round at Wimbledon by booking her third-round spot on her US Open debut. Fallen seeds Men: Hubert Hurkacz, Alexander Bublik Women: Paula Badosa, Petra Martic Up next Dan Evans, who withdrew from the doubles on Thursday with a groin issue, continues his quest to make the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the first time as he takes on Australian Alex Popyrin.