Summary

  • Follow live radio commentary at the top of the page

  • Emma Raducanu reaches fourth round after superb 6-0 6-1 win over Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo

  • Novak Djokovic beats Kei Nishikori in four sets to reach fourth round

  1. Djokovic breaks in second setpublished at 20:17 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    *Djokovic 6-7 (4-7) 2-1 Nishikori

    World number one Novak Djokovic has got himself in front in the second set of his third round match.

    A fizzy backhand winner from Djokovic leads him to letting out a primal roar, much to the amusement of the New York crowd.

  2. Raducanu breakspublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Sorribes Tormo 0-2 Raducanu*

    The perfect start! The pressure eventually tells as Sorribes Tormo nets on break point. The relentless Raducanu leads 2-0 at the start of this third round match.

  3. Postpublished at 20:13 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    *Sorribes Tormo 0-1 Raducanu

    Sorribes Tormo is hauled back from game point as Raducanu springs forward to volley home.

    Ah, a great chance to turn up the heat goes begging as Raducanu, in a similar position, overhits.

    But the game rolls on as the Spaniard gets a groundstroke all wrong. Deuce number four.

  4. Postpublished at 20:09 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    *Sorribes Tormo 0-1 Raducanu

    Sorribes Tormo responds, volleying for deuce.

    Raducanu will have another chance here... but she hits long from the baseline.

  5. Break point Raducanupublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    *Sorribes Tormo 0-1 Raducanu

    Boom. The lively Raducanu races on to a forehand at the net and then sticks away a backhand to level at 30-30.

    Another winner! It's break point to the Briton.

  6. 'Difficult one to call'published at 20:03 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    I would say, with the way I've seen Emma play this week and how her game has progressed through qualifying to now, the growth we've seen is a really positive sign going into this match. But she has a really tough opponent and tough competitor against her.

    It's very hard to get yourself back in the point when someone really rips it on these courts. It's a really difficult one to call.

  7. Postpublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    *Sorribes Tormo 0-1 Raducanu

    A thumping forehand from Raducanu in mid-flight pulls the Briton level at 30-30 in her opening service game.

    A couple of misses from Sorribes Tormo and it's a first hold for the 18-year-old.

  8. Game and first set - Nishikoripublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Djokovic 6-7 (4-7) Nishikori

    Well then...

    Kei Nishikori hustles his way to a couple of set points and a long return of serve from Novak Djokovic hands him the opening set.

    That's only the fourth set that Nishikori has taken off Djokovic out of the last 33 they've played.

  9. Postpublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Sorribes Tormo 0-0 Raducanu*

    Right then. Are you ready for this?

    We're under way at last on court 17, where Britain's Emma Raducanu is aiming for a place in the fourth round.

    Here we go!

  10. Raducanu eyeing up bagelspublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Sorribes Tormo v Raducanu

    Tennis players love bagels on the court - and we've learned Emma Raducanu loves eating them in New York too.

    With a rest day between matches in a Grand Slam, the British teenager has been replenishing her energy levels with the savoury snacks.

    "A day off in New York definitely starts with a smoked salmon bagel - that's my go to. The bagels here are so good so I'm maxing out while I can!" she told BBC Sport.

    Raducanu also spoke about how she is benefitting from the rest days.

    "A day off is so good between matches at Slams. I've been playing back to back days for three weeks now so a day off feels like such a luxury.

    "It does so much for my body and recovery."

  11. Two players yet to lose a setpublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Sorribes Tormo v Raducanu

    Emma Raducanu has not dropped a set in her five US Open matches - in qualifying and the main draw - at the event so far.

    But she's up against a tough opponent in Sara Sorribes Tormo.

    The Spaniard won her first WTA singles title earlier this year in Guadalajara and has risen from 70th in the world to 41st since February.

    She has won both her matches in straight sets, beating 22nd seed Karolana Muchova and then Hsieh Su-wei in round two.

    Sara Sorribes TormoImage source, Getty Images
  12. 'Djokovic has a lot on his mind'published at 19:56 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Russell Fuller
    Tennis commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    I think Djokovic has a lot on his mind. It hasn't been plain sailing so far in the tournament. He's going for history, there's pressure, and it's the same old story in New York, which is the venue that is the least well disposed to him. I think the crowd have treated him very poorly here at previous tournaments

  13. First set tie-breakpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    *Djokovic 6-6 (3-4) Nishikori

    Djokovic floats a shot long under pressure from Nishikori and still we're on serve in the first set tie-break on Arthur Ashe.

    Nishikori leads 4-3. Over again to the world number one...

  14. Raducanu hoping to inspirepublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Sorribes Tormo v Raducanu

    It's safe to say Emma Raducanu is enjoying every moment of her time at the US Open.

    "I love it here. I'm extremely grateful for all the support I've been receiving here in the States," she said after reaching the third round. "Honestly, it's taken me a bit by surprise.

    "Of course I really want to connect with the fans because they're doing so much for me, getting me through some really tight moments.

    "Connecting with them, I have so much fun, especially the younger kids. I hope that they can get a little bit inspired."

    Emma RaducanuImage source, Getty Images
  15. First set tie-breakpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    *Djokovic 6-6 (1-2) Nishikori

    Djokovic pings a backhand into the net and we remain on serve in the tie-break, with Nishikori 2-1 up.

  16. First set tie-breakpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Djokovic 6-6 Nishikori*

    And it will be a first set tie-break on Arthur Ashe. A couple of fine winners, followed by a final ace, ensure Nishikori will have another chance to take a set lead against Djokovic.

  17. Postpublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Djokovic isn't taking a lot of time in between points at the moment. It's grab the ball, turn around, serve, get back to it.

  18. Postpublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    Laura Robson
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Djokovic has raised his level. He's looking a bit more consistent.

  19. Postpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    *Djokovic 6-5 Nishikori

    Djokovic polishes off another game with a couple of aces to edge back in front.

    Now, can Nishikori force the tie-break? The world number one has that steely look in his eye as he takes the chance for a breather.

  20. Postpublished at 19:43 British Summer Time 4 September 2021

    *Djokovic 5-5 Nishikori

    Back on Arthur Ashe, Kei Nishikori steadies the ship by holding off Djokovic for 5-5 in the opening set.