Day 9 in New York produced a clear sweep of straight-set wins, delivering a reasonably tough deal for ticket-holders hoping for drama.
Jannik Sinner set the tone with a ruthless 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 demolition of Alexander Bublik, breaking serve eight occasions in simply 83 minutes.
Lorenzo Musetti adopted with a equally emphatic win over Jaume Munar, conceding solely 4 video games to achieve his first hard-court Slam quarter-final.
Felix Auger-Aliassime prolonged his resurgence, outclassing Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 with 42 winners, whereas Alex de Minaur was scientific in dispatching qualifier Leandro Riedi 6-3, 6-2, 6-1.
Day 9 at a Look
Quickest Win: Sinner d. Bublik – 1h 23m
Most Dominant: Sinner’s 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 thrashing
Longest Match: Auger-Aliassime d. Rublev – 2h 16m
Breakthrough: Musetti reaches first hard-court Slam quarter-final
Seeds Out: Rublev (15), Bublik (23)
Day 9 US Open 2025 Spherical of 16 Outcomes
Winner
Loser
Scoreline
Jannik Sinner (1)
Alexander Bublik (23)
6-1 6-1 6-1
Lorenzo Musetti (10)
Jaume Munar
6-3 6-0 6-1
Felix Auger-Aliassime (23)
Andrey Rublev (15)
7-5 6-3 6-4
Alex de Minaur (8)
Leandro Riedi (Q)
6-3 6-2 6-1
Recap of the Day
Jannik Sinner def. Alexander Bublik, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1
Jannik Sinner demolished twenty third seed Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in simply 1 hour and 23 minutes.
The World No. 1 broke eight occasions and confronted only one break level, aided by Bublik’s 13 double faults in 10 service video games performed.
I had Sinner profitable in 3 or 4, however I at the very least anticipated one of many units to be shut, but Bublik by no means acquired shut. Previous to their encounter, Bublik had held 55 service video games in a row, however he misplaced his first two of the night time, and that utterly set the tone.
Sure, the Kazakh had a troublesome five-setter in his earlier spherical in opposition to Paul, however that’s not likely an excuse, given you get a day without work, and Sinner proved he’s only a degree above. Did Bublik overthink what he needed to do?
Felix Auger-Aliassime def. Andrey Rublev, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4
Felix Auger-Aliassime outclassed fifteenth seed Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to take care of his wonderful US Open kind.
The twenty fifth seed fired 42 winners to Rublev’s 22, capitalising on Rublev’s second-set collapse when he dropped serve from 40/0 in recreation six.
I had Rublev coming via this one as he’s performed some extra composed tennis in latest weeks, however as a substitute it was Felix who delivered.
The Canadian has been a little bit of a non-factor on the large tournaments, whereas recording some higher outcomes at smaller occasions to maintain his rating. But, this week, he has discovered his forehand, managed his backhand, and is taking part in confidently.
Alex de Minaur def. Leandro Riedi, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1
Alex de Minaur swept qualifier Leandro Riedi apart 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to make his third US Open quarter-final look.
The eighth seed all the time produced relentless defence, and Riedi had no means via, touchdown 39 unforced errors in a one-hour, 33-minute match.
De Minaur hasn’t been on the radar this event, taking part in on the surface courts, however he’s dropped only one set, and when his legs are with him, then he’s robust to beat.
Lorenzo Musetti def. Jaume Munar, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1
Lorenzo Musetti crushed Jaume Munar 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 to achieve his first hard-court main quarter-final in a one-hour, 37-minute demolition.
The tenth seed overwhelmed the Spaniard with 25 winners, and I’m unsure what Munar was taking part in on the market, because it didn’t seem like tennis.
I had Musetti on upset watch after I noticed the draw, as after the French Open, his season dropped off a cliff, however he’s turned it round in New York
Highlights
US Open 2025 Day Ten Quarter-Closing Matches
Novak Djokovic (7) vs Taylor Fritz (4)
Jiri Lehecka (20) vs Carlos Alcaraz (2)
