Summary

  • Serena Williams beats Greece's Maria Sakkari in three sets to reach quarter-finals

  • Six-time US Open champion to face Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova on Wednesday

  • Second seed Dominic Thiem beats Felix Auger Aliassime to reach men's last eight

  • Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski lose doubles quarter-final to Bruno Soares and Mate Pavic

  1. Continue to listen live by pressing the play button at the toppublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

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  2. Williams through to US Open last eight - read the reportpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Six-time champion Serena Williams battled through a challenging three-set test against Greek 15th seed Maria Sakkari to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

    Williams, 38, looked composed as she took the first set in 37 minutes.

    The third seed lost a close tie-break in the second and was forced to find her best tennis to come from a break down in the third to win 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 almost two hours later.

    "I just kept fighting," Williams said.

    "She was doing so well. She was being so aggressive and I knew I needed to do the same thing."

    Williams plays French world number 56 Alize Cornet or Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova - playing her first tournament since Wimbledon 2017 - next. The American is seeking a 24th Grand Slam singles title as she attempts to equal Margaret Court's record.

  3. 'Massive win for Serena'published at 19:53 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    David Law
    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra tennis commentator

    That was a real victory for Serena's determination and will. In the second set it felt so similar to the match 10 days ago when she lost to Sakkari, but she was not going to leave anything in the locker in the third set.

    She dug in and found some inspiration. It's a massive win in terms of momentum. She's starting to play very well.

  4. Postpublished at 19:51 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    So Serena Williams stays on course for a 24th Grand Slam - and her seventh in New York.

    Next up is either France's Alize Cornet or Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria in the quarter-finals.

  5. 'She was so aggressive and I needed to do the same'published at 19:49 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Sakkari 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 Williams

    Match winner Serena Williams says: "We're having fun. We're out here doing our best. Of course I thought about it [her match with Sakkari two weeks ago] but it's a completely different match scenario and moment.

    "I just kept fighting. She was doing so well she was being so aggressive and I knew I needed to do the same thing. It's definitely less pressure. I miss the fans but this is different.

    "It's also different because the breaks are a bit longer with the fans here and I could have used that a little bit in this match. There are some plusses and minuses but I love having the fans here so i definitely miss it.

    "I'm definitely match fit I've gone a lot of three sets."

  6. 'Williams ramped up the intensity'published at 19:45 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Sakkari 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 Williams

    Naomi Cavaday
    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra tennis commentator

    Serena would have closed out in the second set if she could have found the level she produced at the end of the third set.

    She responded really well in the third set and ramped up the intensity, the footwork, the noise, everything you would expect when Serena has her back up against the wall.

  7. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Williamspublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Sakkari 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 Williams

    A winner into the corner and that is that. A scream of relief from Williams and she is into the final eight.

    That's win number 100 on the Arthur Ashe Stadium and it will be a 17th appearance in the US Open quarter-finals for her.

    Maria Sakkari won when these two played two weeks ago at the Western and Southern Open but Serena Williams gets her revenge on the bigger stage.

  8. Postpublished at 19:40 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Forehand winner from Sakkari saves the first of two match points.

  9. Postpublished at 19:39 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Two match points for Serena Williams.

  10. Postpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    A forehand cross-court pass with Williams at the net 15-15.

  11. Williams breaks and now serves for the matchpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Sakkari 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-5 Williams*

    Serena Williams can see the finish line now. She breaks as Sakkari softly sends it into the net.

    Williams four points on her serve away from the last eight.

  12. Postpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Good serve saves the first break point, a strong volley at the net saves the second. One left on the table.

  13. Postpublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    This could be it. Three break points for Williams. She'll then be serving for the match if she takes one of the next three points.

  14. Postpublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Remember Sakkari is aiming to be the first Greek woman to get into a Grand Slam quarter-final. She is going to have dig deep in this game as she's 0-30 down on her serve.

  15. 'Sakkari has been excellent'published at 19:32 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    *Sakkari 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-4 Williams

    Naomi Cavaday
    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra tennis commentator

    Sakkari has been up the court, been aggressive, and yes she's flirted with the line a bit but it has been excellent from her.

    She's been a little out of her comfort zone at times but she can do it at this level and just needs to get used to it.

    Maria SakkariImage source, Reuters
  16. Postpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    *Sakkari 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-4 Williams

    Sakkari drags a cross-court attempt wide and that's a hold from Williams, who nudges into a 4-3 lead in the decider. Who will blink first?

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    #bbtennis

    Michelle M: Rooting for Serena.

  18. Postpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    Sakkari 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-3 Williams*

    A couple of aces from Sakkari in that sixth game. It's a hold to love and it's 3-3.

  19. Postpublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

    *Sakkari 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 2-3 Williams

    Williams was 2-0 down in this deciding set, but has reeled off three games on the bounce to take the lead, albeit on serve.

  20. Postpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 7 September 2020

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