The fourth round of the U.S. Open brought some thrilling matches and surprising upsets as the tournament continued to heat up. Here is a recap of some of the highlights from this round:

One of the biggest upsets of the fourth round came when unseeded player, Taylor Fritz, defeated the number 3 seed, Stefanos Tsitsipas, in a five-set thriller. Fritz showed incredible determination and skill as he battled back from a two-set deficit to ultimately come out on top. This win marked a major milestone for Fritz, who had never before reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament.

Another standout match from the fourth round was between the number 1 seed, Novak Djokovic, and the number 20 seed, Jenson Brooksby. Djokovic faced a tough challenge from the young American player, but ultimately managed to secure a victory in four sets. This win kept Djokovic’s quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam alive, as he continued his pursuit of history at the U.S. Open.

In the women’s draw, there were also some exciting matches in the fourth round. One notable match was between the number 4 seed, Karolina Pliskova, and the unseeded player, Leylah Fernandez. Fernandez, who had already caused a stir by defeating defending champion Naomi Osaka in the previous round, continued her impressive run by defeating Pliskova in straight sets. The Canadian teenager’s fearless play and powerful groundstrokes have made her a player to watch as she advances to the quarterfinals.

Overall, the fourth round of the U.S. Open provided fans with plenty of drama and excitement as the tournament heads into its final stages. With top players facing off against rising stars and unexpected upsets keeping things unpredictable, tennis fans can look forward to more thrilling matches in the days to come.