NEW YORK – A look at Thursday’s play at the $38.3-million U.S. Open:
Weather: Breezy and a mix of clouds and sun. High of 85.
Attendance: NA.
Men’s Results (Quarterfinals): No. 14 Marin Cilic reached his first U.S. Open semifinal, upsetting No. 6 Tomas Berdych in straight sets. Cilic will face No. 2 Roger Federer, who came from behind to beat No. 20 Gael Monfils 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2.
Men’s Doubles Results (Semifinals): Men – the top-seeded team of Bob and Mike Bryan advanced to their 27th Grand Slam final, beating Americans Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram. They’ll face No. 11-seeded Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez of Spain, who beat Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo.
Women’s Doubles Results (Semifinals): Singles semifinalist Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina beat 43-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova in straight sets to set up a final matchup with Martina Hingis and Flavia Pennetta. Hingis’ last Grand Slam title was the Australian Open mixed doubles in 2006.
Top Players on Friday’s Court: Women’s Semifinals – No. 1 Serena Williams vs. No. 17 Ekaterina Makarova, No. 10 Caroline Wozniacki vs. Peng Shuai. Mixed Doubles Final – No. 1 Sania Mirza and Bruno Soares vs. Abigail Spears and Santiago Gonzalez.
Stat of the Day: 45 – match wins for Cilic this year, second best on the ATP Tour.
Quote of the Day: “At least the third set was close,” said Berdych, who lost in straight sets to Cilic.
Friday on TV: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., KCNC, KREZ.
On This Date (Sept. 5, 1951): Maureen Connolly won the first of her three U.S. Nationals singles titles in three sets over Shirley Fry.
Associated Press
