Novak Djokovic showed no indications of slowing down at 38 years, breaking the right set 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 to brush the Jan-Lennard Struff. Jan not only pushed him to another US Open Quarterfinal, but also put a new milestone - he is now the oldest player who has reached the last eight in all four major subjects in the same season. Even after a hard neck and a short medical time break for the shoulder, Djokovic was completely under control, broke service at will, and fixed rallies. His next test will be against American Hope Taylor Fritz.
Sabalenka in Command
Aryna Sabalenka put her title defense on Christina Busca with a 6-1, 6-4 victory on the court. World No.1 was aggressive from the beginning, by crushing large serving, shots, and hilltops that left a small room to breathe for the opponent. With this result, Sabalenka has now run five years in the US Open Quarter-final, which outlines her position as one of the most consistent forces in women's tennis.
The edges of Djokovic are close to the 25th Grand Slam Title, while Sabalenka strengthened the campaign to lift the trophy for the second year. Both the quarterly finals as a clear title as a favorite.