| Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 31 Aug-13 Sept |
| Coverage: Selected live radio and text commentaries on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app. |
American Jennifer Brady reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final by disposing of 2016 champion Angelique Kerber at the US Open.
The 25-year-old, seeded 28th, won 6-1 6-4 on Louis Armstrong Stadium at Flushing Meadows.
German 32-year-old Kerber, a three-time major champion, lost the first set in just 22 minutes and won only 35% points on her second serve throughout.
Brady will face Croatian eighth seed Petra Martic or Yulia Putintseva next.
“It feels great, I’m so happy. I played a spectacular first set,” said Brady, who received treatment on a leg injury in the second set.
Although Kerber became more competitive, the American held her nerve and sealed victory when the 17th seed sent a return long.
Article courtesy of BBC Sport
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