Roger Federer edged closer to a sixth title at the US Open, defeating Jurgen Melzer 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 to reach the quarterfinal and set up an intriguing match with Robin Soderling.
Robin Soderling roared into the quarterfinals, serving 15 aces in a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Albert Montanes.
Caroline Wozniacki wrapped up a 6-3, 6-4 fourth round win over Maria Sharapova, who has failed to make it even as far as the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since winning the 2006 title.
Third-seeded Novak Djokovic rolled into his sixth straight Grand Slam quarterfinal, thumping Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-4, 6-1.
Three-time major champion Maria Sharapova limped out of the US Open after losing to top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-4 in the fourth round.
Dominika Cibulkova stunned 2004 champion Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5, 7-6 (4).
Gael Monfils acknowledges the crowd after surging past fellow Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-4, 7-5, 7-5.
Vera Zvonareva overwhelmed Andrea Petkovic 6-1, 6-2 to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time.
Albert Montanes licks his racket after hitting a bad shot against Robin Soderling. Soderling won 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.
Yanina Wickmayer celebrates after winning a point against Kaia Kanepi during the fourth round at the U.S. Open.