Amanda Anisimova found her best tennis under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium and cruised past Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-0 6-3 on Monday to set up a US Open quarter-final against Iga Swiatek.
The 24-year-old American said she was pleased to get the chance to earn some payback for her crushing 6-0 6-0 loss to the world number two in the Wimbledon final in July.
"Who would've thought we'd meet again so soon?" said eighth seed Anisimova. "I'm super excited. It's going to be a great match... I hope, this time."
The American broke 18th seed Haddad Maia's serve three times to close out the opening set in under half an hour.
She took control in the second by breaking in the opening game, but the Brazilian finally got on the scoreboard by breaking back after some lapses from the American.
However, after Haddad Maia faltered on serve once more Anisimova saved two break points to hold and consolidate her lead before going on to seal victory with one final break.
"It was so great to be back to this court it's been a long time since I played here," Anisimova added. "I love playing on big stages. I'm just really enjoying it."
Daniel Munoz has fired Colombia into the World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win over DR Congo in Group K after goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had threatened to turn the match into a night of frustration.
Qatar's sports minister, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, and national team player Assim Madibo have visited Canada midfielder Ismael Kone to check on his health after he was injured during their World Cup game, the Qatar Football Association said on Wednesday.
Ante Budimir has guided Croatia to a 1-0 win over a stubborn Panama side in their World Cup Group L clash on Tuesday, giving the Balkan side a crucial three points and eliminating the Central Americans on a night where the stakes were high for both sides.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading marksman at the global finals with two goals in Tuesday’s emphatic 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan in Houston.
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