Elena Rybakina took the mantle as the best player in women's tennis when she defeated outgoing world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a clinical 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 performance in the US Open final on Saturday.
Carlos Alcaraz made no excuses after crashing out in the US Open quarterfinals to an inspired Ben Shelton.
Frances Tiafoe produced a remarkable comeback at Arthur Ashe Stadium, recovering from two sets down to defeat fellow American Alex Michelsen and reach the US Open semi-finals for the third time.
Jessica Pegula battled past Emma Navarro to reach the US Open semi-finals, setting up another meeting with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Alexander Blockx became the first Belgian man to reach the US Open quarter-finals, but a rib injury has left his place in the last eight against Karen Khachanov in doubt.
Elena Rybakina has made no secret of her desire to become world No 1 after powering into the US Open quarter-finals without dropping a set.