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US Open 2019: All the major results from Day 6
Last updated on Sep 01, 2019, 02:14 pm
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Rafael Nadal made the most out of his extended break after a walkover to win his third round clash at the US Open 2019.
The Spaniard set up a clash against Marin Cilic next.
In the women's section, the battle between Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff saw the defending champion sail through.
Here are all the main results.
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Nadal vs Cilic
Nadal sets up crunch Cilic test
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Nadal thrashed South Korean qualifier Chung Hyeon 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
A crunch test awaits him in the round of 16 against Cilic.
The Croatian overcame American John Isner 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-4.
"I've played quite a few times with Rafa. When you play these top guys you have to come up with your great tennis," said Cilic.
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Men's singles
Zverev fights hard, Kyrgios crashes out
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Sixth seed Alexander Zverev fought past Aljaz Bedene 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 7-6 (7/3).
The German will now face Diego Schwartzman in the round of 16.
Argentine Schwartzman defeated Tennys Sandgren 6-4, 6-1, 6-3.
Meanwhile, Russia's Andrey Rublev eliminated Nick Kyrgios to qualify for the last 16 with a 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 win.
This was a blow for the controversial Kyrgios.
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Osaka
Osaka zooms past Gauff, consoles the teenager
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Defending champion Osaka overpowered 15-year-old Gauff 6-3, 6-0 in 65 minutes.
15-year-old Gauff was shattered post her loss and this led Osaka to calm her down.
During the on-court interviews, Osaka asked Gauff to join her with the microphone.
"I said no because I knew I was going to cry the whole time, but she encouraged me to do it," said Gauff.
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Quote
'You guys raised an amazing player'
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Osaka spoke to Gauff's parents and lauded Coco. "You guys raised an amazing player. I remember I used to see you guys training. Both of us made it and we're still working hard."
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Twitter Post
WATCH: The brightest moment post the match
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Uplift one another 🤗💪👏@CocoGauff | @Naomi_Osaka_ | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/XtZIefrs1v
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Women's singles
Canadian Andreescu tames Wozniacki
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Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu, seeded 15th, tamed two-time US Open runner-up Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-4 to progress.
This is her best run in a Grand Slam event.
"I think everything is just clicking with me," said Andreescu.
American qualifier Taylor Townsend beat Sorana Cirstea 7-5, 6-2 to continue her magic.
Elsewhere, there were wins for Donna Vekic and Julia Georges.
