US Open 2019: Wednesday’s order of play and schedule as Rafael Nadal aims for semi-finals after Roger Federer exit
The Spaniard is the favourite after Federer and Novak Djokovic’s losses, but Diego Schwartzman stands between him and the final four
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Another big exit at the US Open in the form of Roger Federer being ground down by Grigor Dimitrov means Rafael Nadal has a golden opportunity to reach No 19.
Should he win his fourth title at Flushing Meadows, Nadal would close within one of his Swiss rival in the all-time standings, edging one clear of Novak Djokovic on 16.
But Diego Schwartzman stands between him and the final four.
While Belinda Bencic is back in action against Donna Vekic, with Bianca Vanessa Andeescu taking on Elise Martens as the women’s draw opens up.
Look out for fireworks from Matteo Berrettini and Gael Monfils too, with a glorious chance for either to advance to a Grand Slam semi-final.
Order of Play fro Wednesday 4th September
Arthur Ashe Stadium
12:00: (13) Belinda Bencic (Swi) v (23) Donna Vekic (Cro), (24) Matteo Berrettini (Ita) v (13) Gael Monfils (Fra), (15) Bianca Vanessa Andreescu (Can) v (25) Elise Mertens (Bel), (20) Diego Sebastian Schwartzman (Arg) v (2) Rafael Nadal (Spa)
Louis Armstrong Stadium
11:00: (3) Gabriela Dabrowski (Can) & Yi Fan Xu (Chn) v Viktoria Kuzmova (Svk) & Aliaksandra Sasnovich (Blr), (15) Jamie Murray (Gbr) & Kenneth Skupski (Gbr) v Jack Sock (USA) & Jack Withrow (USA), Caroline Dolehide (USA) & Vania King (USA) v (14) Lyudmyla Kichenok (Ukr) & Jelena Ostapenko (Lat), (1) Juan Sebastian Cabal (Col) & Robert Farah (Col) v Luke Bambridge (Gbr) & Ben McLachlan (Jpn), (3) Samantha Stosur (Aus) & Rajeev Ram (USA) v Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA) & Jamie Murray (Gbr), (1) Hao-Ching Chan (Tpe) & Michael Venus (Nzl) v (4) Latisha Chan (Tpe) & Ivan Dodig (Cro)
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments