US Open tennis 2025: Raducanu beats Tjen, Norrie and Djokovic in action on day four - live

1m ago 18.54 CEST I was really impressed with how composed Svajda was in the breaker, even when serving out. Things might change if it looks on the cards, but he’s playing like someone who believes he can win. Djokovic leads 2-1 in the second, on serve. Share Updated at 18.55 CEST

6m ago 18.49 CEST On Grandstand, Fonseca has held for 1-0 against Machac, the no 21 seed. I’m going to watch this one on my second screen, at least until Fritz v Harris but maybe even thereafter because the 19-year-old Brazilian is a superstar in the making. Share

9m ago 18.46 CEST And there it is! Svajda ups the pace on the backhand, nailing one down the line; it’s not in the corner or even close, but he hits it so hard and flat that it doesn’t matter! He takes the first set 7-6(5) and once upon a time we’d have know how the match would end; now, though, you sense that the youngster has a chance. View image in fullscreen Zachary Svajda takes the opening set against Novak! Photograph: Brendan McDermid/Reuters Share Updated at 18.50 CEST

11m ago 18.45 CEST Now then! At 5-4, Svajda finds a booming forehand winner that gives him two set points. Djokovic saves the first, but here comes a second, on serve… Share

13m ago 18.42 CEST Victoria Azarenka beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3 6-3 Next up for her: Pegula or Blinkova. Share

15m ago 18.41 CEST Djokovic goes long on the backhand, his 13th unforced error – versus seven for his opponent – ceding the mini-break. Djokovic, though, seizes it right back and we wind up at 3-3. Share

18m ago 18.38 CEST Elsewhere, Fritz and Harris won’t be out for another 23 minutes; Azarenka is serving for the match against Pavlyuchenkova at 6-3 5-3; Etcheverry leads lehecka 6-3 0-6 1-0l and Nakashima leads Kym 6-5 4-5. Share

19m ago 18.36 CEST Svajda lacks a bit of power but he’s seriously quick about the court – not unlike Learner Tien, I guess – and at 0-15, he’s not far away with a forehand down the line that would’ve upped the ante. In the event, though, Djokovic holds to 15, so here comes the breaker. Share

24m ago 18.31 CEST He might be old and contemplating the end, but Djokovic finds first serves when he needs them, holding for 5-5. I think, for perhaps the first time, he doesn’t believe he can win this trophy – with good reason. If Sinner can whack him on grass, it seems inconceivable he can reverse the result on hard, and to take the title that’s almost definitely something he’ll have to do. Svajda holds, so at 5-6, has guaranteed himself a first-set breaker – at least. Share

28m ago 18.27 CEST Emma Navarro (10) beats Caty McNally 6-2 6-1 Next for her: Uchijima or Krejcikova. View image in fullscreen Emma Navarro is through to the third round in convincing style. Photograph: Seth Wenig/AP Share Updated at 18.44 CEST

29m ago 18.26 CEST Aha, the main Sky channel has now joined Djokovic 4-5 0-30, so I’ll stick with that and move to Harris v Fritz on my phone. Can Svajda find the two points he needs for a set advantage? Share

30m ago 18.25 CEST Looking around the courts, Navarro is nearly there, leading McNally 6-2 5-1. As per the below, I’m not able to watch it, but I expected a little better from the latter – though if Navarro is playing close to her best, there won’t be loads she can do about it Otherwise, Azarenka leads Pavlyuchenkova 6-3 4-1; Lehecka, trailing Etcheverry 3-6, leads 5-0 in the second; and Nakashima is up -4 3-3 on Kym. Share

34m ago 18.22 CEST Harris had to qualify, but he can play – he reached the last eight of this competition in 2021. I expect Fritz to win, but it might not be as simple a victory as some are expecting. Share

35m ago 18.20 CEST Next on Armstrong: Lloyd Harris v Taylor Fritz (4) Share

41m ago 18.15 CEST “Emma, you are one of the kindest souls on the planet but that was merciless,” begins the interview. You’d take it! Raducanu is delighted with her performance and explains that putting in good practice-days every day is helping her build. She’s putting faith in her process so hasn’t had time to pursue her interest in art – she’s walking around Central Park, but otherwise is focused on tennis. Share

45m ago 18.11 CEST Emma Raducanu beats Janice Tjen 6-2 6-1 A fantastic performance from Raducanu, who meets Rybakina or Valentova next. View image in fullscreen Emma Raducanu breezes into round three in straight sets. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters Share Updated at 18.39 CEST

46m ago 18.10 CEST Djokovic is near the end, but break point down at 2-3 he still delivers a service winner. Meantime… Share

49m ago 18.07 CEST Well in Janie Tjen. She holds to avoid the bagel so, at 6-2 5-1,Raducanu will now serve for round three. Share

52m ago 18.04 CEST Raducanu is serving like an absolute demon, another quick hold giving her 6-2 5-0. She’s nearly there. Share

53m ago 18.03 CEST Goodness me, look how good this is! My kippa is off in admiration. Allow Instagram content? This article includes content provided by Instagram . We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Allow and continue Share

54m ago 18.01 CEST So farm Svajda is doing nicely, 2-2 against Djokovic, and with Raducanu blazing a return past Tjen for 4-0, I’m going to pay that match more attention – though first i’m checking the draw, so well is she playing. And next up, it’s Rybakina or Valentova – tasty. Share

1h ago 17.56 CEST Navarro did indeed take the first set off McNally 6-2; Azarenka has broken Pavlyuchenkova back for 3-3; Etcheverry took the first set against Lehecka 6-3 but trails by a break at 1-0 in the second; and Nakashima is trying to serve out the first set at 5-4 against Kym. Share

1h ago 17.52 CEST I’ve never seen Svajda play before, so I’m interested to see what be brings. To get to this stage he won four quallies then his first-round match, which tells us he’s in form. He holds for 1-0 while, on Armstrong, Raducanua leads 6-2 1-0 and is on her third break point of Tjen’s first service-game. Whether she takes it or not, this contest is only going one way, and a double hands over the break. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Raducanu as dominant, even when winning the tournament. Share

1h ago 17.47 CEST We’re away on Ashe and that’s the other match I’m watching. I’ve no idea why, but you can only access the choice of matches via the app on your phone, which is a right state of affairs: a beauty of this stage of proceedings is having more screens than eyes, discovering surprise belters and generally being absorbed by the sheer scale of it all. Anyroad up, Navarro is serving for set one at 5-2 against dubs specialist McNally; Pavlyuchenkova leads Azarenka 3-1; Etcheverry leads Lehecka 5-3 and has three set points at 0-40; and Nakashima leads Kym 4-3 with a break. Share

1h ago 17.41 CEST On Ashe, Djokovic and Svajda are knocking up. Back on Armstrong, Raducan has two set points at 5-2 15-40, and she’s feeling herself, a hooked forehand winner sealing what we’re told is a seriously impressive set. There’s been a sense these last few months that she’s returning to her best form, and by the looks of things she’s almost there. Share

1h ago 17.35 CEST Word to the wise: if ever you’ve a blocked sink or bath, do not buss bare coin calling out a plumber. Instead, head to your local plumbing supplies store, and buy some One Shot for £12. Or, in other words, though I wasn’t due on till 4.30pm BST, I had planned to watch the start of play, but instead was sent out to purchase the abovementioned, so I can advise you that Raducanu leads 4-2, but no more. View image in fullscreen Emma Raducanu runs into the shade for a forehand. Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters Share Updated at 17.39 CEST

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