Well thank you for joining me for this live coverage of the US Open. We have seen players like Tommy Paul, Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner progress to the next round. There is more action from New York taking place over the next few hours so do keep across our tennis page for any news lines. We will be back tomorrow with more action for you. Have a good rest of the day/night.

Tommy Paul said: “He was all over my serve, it was a rollercoaster first and fourth set. I am happy to get through that one.

“I know he has a great serve and he is hard to break, I tried to change things up. He returned a lot better than I thought he was going to.”

A recap of the Jack Draper game earlier today:

Paul will play Sinner in the next round, a tricky match with the Italian among the favourites to win this tournament.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 6-6 Paul* (* denotes next server)

Diallo needs to hold now or Paul will progress. Paul whacks it out but then Diallo does the same thing, 15-15. Diallo works a smash well and again a powerful shot sees him 40-15 up. And he holds, to a tiebreak we go.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 5-6 Paul (* denotes next server)

Diallo put in a forehand winner and plays so sublime tennis to get a 30-0 lead on Paul’s serve. Paul lodges his first point in the game and then Diallo sends a shot long to see it 30-30. Diallo get to break point but Paul responds to get to deuce. Diallo sends a strong shot down Paul’s channel and he falls to the floor to try and return but he doesn’t, Diallo has another break point but he hits the net! Paul gets the advantage but again we go back to deuce. Back and forth to deuce we go with Paul holding.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 5-5 Paul* (* denotes next server)

The crowd are really showing their support for Paul here, he needs to break to win this set and match. Diallo must be under pressure but he wins the first point on his service game. Paul puts it long and he does so again, he puts in a challenge but it is out. The Canadian holds and this match remains unpredictable.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 4-5 Paul (* denotes next server)

If Paul holds here he will hold all of the cards in this match. If he wins this set, he’ll win the match. He races to 40-0 and he holds, this is incredible. From 3-0 down to 5-4. Huge.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 4-4 Paul* (* denotes next server)

Even though he has the upper hand in this set the pressure feels as though it is on Diallo’s shoulders. It is starting with show with Paul winning the first two points and an error from Diallo gifts Paul break point. Diallo hits the net and the crowd are in rapturous applause.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 4-3 Paul (* denotes next server)

Paul races to a 40-0 lead and he expertly holds. This is impossible to predict.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 4-2 Paul* (* denotes next server)

The cheers just get louder and louder but Diallo is working to silence them, they are level at 30-30. A forehand shot from Diallo is out and Paul twirls the racquet on his finger as he looks to break. He can’t do it on the first time of asking with a long shot taking the game to deuce. Diallo wins advantage and he holds, that is huge from the Canadian.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 3-2 Paul (* denotes next server)

The crowd are roaring behind Paul now and every point he wins is met with cheers. Paul holds cleanly and he is firmly back in this set.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 3-1 Paul* (* denotes next server)

Diallo hits the net but an ace levels the game. The Canadian get the upper hand next and an ace puts him close to holding – this is so impressive from the player who came through qualifying – but Paul wins the next point. And now it is deuce, Paul is not fading here. Diallo may be 6ft 8in but he has missed a ball which was lofted over his head, Paul has advantage now. Diallo then hits the net. This is remarkable.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6, 3-0 Paul (* denotes next server)

Paul needs to get into this set and he does so with a smash but Diallo replies with a forehand winner. They level again and the form of both has levelled again now, a great battle taking place now. Paul smacks the net and Diallo has break point, Diallo fist pumps at the prospect. But we head to deuce though and after a long rally Diallo gains advantage and he breaks. This is incredible.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6 2-0 Paul* (* denotes next server)

Diallo opens his service game with two points and Paul looks down at his racquet as he searches for answers to the questions being asked of him at the moment. Paul then can’t return a serve and Diallo cruises to a hold.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6 1-0 Paul (* denotes next server)

Diallo needs to get back in his form now, this is a set he needs to win to go through here. The first point of the fourth set goes to Diallo on Paul’s serve. Paul forces a shot long but Diallo’s return hits the net. A really long rally follows and Diallo plays a clever shot to gain break point and he gets it!

Paul wins third set. Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-6 Paul* (* denotes next server)

Diallo needs to hold here or he will lose this set. They get to 15-15 and Diallo hit the net next. A lovely shot from Paul sees him get to break point, it did clip the net so he apologises to Diallo. He then wins the point to take the set.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-5 Paul (* denotes next server)

Paul is playing some of his best tennis in this game now and Diallo seems to be cruising into the next set where he will have to win to stay in the match. Paul holds and he is in the driving seat firmly now.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-4 Paul* (* denotes next server)

A double fault from Diallo, this set is quickly slipping through his fingers. He hits back but Diallo double faults again, the Canadian levels the game again though. He then gets to the brink of holding and he does.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 0-4 Paul (* denotes next server)

Can he consolidate the break? He cruises his way to 40-0 and he holds so slickly.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 0-3 Paul* (* denotes next server)

If you blinked you would have missed it, a clinical break from Paul.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 0-2 Paul (* denotes next server)

Paul starts his service game well and he adds to it with a great drop shot. Diallo comes close to the net and Paul’s return hits the net, a great move from the Canadian. He wins another point and looks to consolidate the break but instead Diallo battles to deuce. The Canadian gets advantage and break point but Paul fights back to deuce and adds another point to get advantage himself. A double fault though and we’re back to deuce. We go back and forth but he secures the hold.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 0-1 Paul* (* denotes next server)

We have at least two more sets to go in this one, which is amazing news as some good tennis is being played out on court. 15-15, Paul has a bit too much on his forehand to give Diallo the lead but the American battles back to level it once more. Diallo’s forehand looked to be a winner but instead it goes out and Paul has break point and he gets it. He is in the ascendency.

Paul wins second set. Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 3-6 Paul (* denotes next server)

Paul hits the net as he attempts a drop shot but he gets the first of four points he needs next. He gets to 30-15 but he fails on a volley with Diallo levelling the game. He does go to set point and he gets it after a great rally.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 3-5 Paul* (* denotes next server)

So Diallo needs to hold or the second set will be going the way of Paul. Two shots have gone out for Paul, Diallo is playing well under pressure. The Canadian whacks the net but he then holds. Paul will serve for the set.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 2-5 Paul (* denotes next server)

An ace from Paul opens this service and then Diallo hits the net. The Canadian forces a shot long and a clever hit sees the American hold.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 2-4 Paul* (* denotes next server)

The pair are level at 15-15 but Paul wins the next point, he then has to redo his shoelaces before play gets back underway. Diallo hits back to level it again and then holds.

Karolina Muchova has responded to Chris Evert’s comment on ESPN where she said the Czech “wants to play like a guy”. Evert has since apologised for the comment.

Muchova said: : “I don’t think I play like a man. I don’t know what to say about that. I don’t really know what she said. But obviously I took some inspiration from, let’s name Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic. I like to follow what they do. Then it kind of inspires me. I don’t think I play that way.”

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 1-4 Paul (* denotes next server)

Paul is being ruthless in this service game and gets to 40-0 quickly. Diallo’s drop shot goes out and the American holds.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 1-3 Paul* (* denotes next server)

Diallo races to 30-0 as he aims to win his first game in this second set. Paul hits back with a stunning backhand shot but then he sends it out to put Diallo on the edge of holding and he does.

Diallo* 7-6 (7-5), 0-3 Paul (* denotes next server)

These two are going toe-to-toe and are 15-15 on Paul’s serve but the American manages to hold and he consolidates the break.

Diallo 7-6 (7-5), 0-2 Paul* (* denotes next server)

We join the game at deuce on Diallo’s serve. The commentators are saying Paul has stepped up his tennis in this game. The American wins the advantage and follows through with the break.

Thank you Alex! I will keep you up to date with everything that happens over the next few hours but let’s focus in on Gabriel Diallo v Tommy Paul.

The 6ft 8in Gabriel Diallo wins the first set against Tommy Paul at Louis Armstrong – it was a tightly fought opener, won 7-5 on a tiebreak. He’s getting some crowd support too, either from Canadian fans or just those sympathetic to the underdog. Wozniacki wins her first set as well; 6-3 against Ponchet. And, on that bombshell, I’m going to hand you back to the expertise of Sarah Rendell. Thanks!

It does not appear that Krueger will be supplying today’s feelgood US victory for the home crowd, unless she can produce a spectacular turnaround against Samsonova. The latter leads 6-1, 3-0. Meanwhile, Wozniacki is 5-2 up on Ponchet, the former world No 1 looks in control so far.

Sinner leads O’Connell 5-2 in the third set, so he’s just one game from victory. The player the Australian Open champion will face in the next round if/when he closes this out? Why, I’m glad you asked, it’s the winner of the North American duel between No 14 seed Tommy Paul (USA) and Gabriel Diallo (Canada). They’re locked at 5-5 in the first set.

Liudmila Samsonova has an early advantage over home player Ashlyn Krueger in the women’s singles: the Russian player is 4-1 ahead in the first set. Also just starting is Caroline Wozniacki against Jessika Ponchet – Wozniacki holding serve in the opening game.

Our writer in NYC, Tumaini Carayol, has written about Novak Djokovic’s shock third-round defeat. Well worth a read!

As Novak Djokovic sat down to ­dissect his startling third-round defeat at the US Open in the early hours of Saturday morning he no longer had the patience to mince his words. He had played so terribly throughout his time in New York, he noted, that reaching the third round had actually been a success. Most of all, he felt drained after a long, intense summer.

“Obviously it had an effect,” said Djokovic. “I spent a lot of energy winning the gold, and I did arrive to New York just not feeling fresh mentally and physically. But because it’s the US Open, gave it a shot and I tried my best. I didn’t have any physical issues. I just felt out of gas.”

Jack Draper will face Tomas Machac in the fourth round; he also won in three sets earlier. This side of the draw has really opened up so both players will sense an opportunity. Meanwhile, Sinner is already a break up in the third set against O’Connell. Another straight-set win looks to be on the cards.

Jannik Sinner has won the second set against Christopher O’Connell: he leads 6-1, 6-4. We’ve seen some big upsets in the men’s singles this week in Flushing Meadows but it does not look like the world No 1 is about to join that list – he’s firmly in control so far.

“A solid match, a little bit scrappy. A bit up and down,” says Jack Draper, probably a little modestly, his hair flopping into his face in the manner of a young Hugh Grant. “Last year I had a tough years with injuries, but this year I have been able to stay on court … this is what I put all the hard work in for. I’m really greatful to all the people around me and the support I get.”

Just before Draper looks to close out this match I am handing over to Alex Reid. Enjoy and see you in an hour.

Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 4-6, 2-5 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

Van de Zandschulp opens his service game with three double faults, Draper on break point without hitting a ball. He then won the next point and so Draper will serve for the match.

Van de Zandschulp* 3-6, 4-6, 2-4 Draper (* denotes the next server)

Draper leads 30-15 on his serve, if he can hold here to back up the break he really will be in full control of this match. He gets to 40-15 but sends it out to allow Van de Zandschulp more opportunity to battle back. Draper holds and this looks like it will be the Brit’s day.

Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 4-6, 2-3 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

A smash levels Van de Zandschulp’s service game 15-15 but he sends it out to give Draper the lead but the Dutchman levels it again. Draper has break point after an error from Van de Zanderschulp and a double fault does it. Draper in the driving seat.

Van de Zandschulp* 3-6, 4-6, 2-2 Draper (* denotes the next server)

The overarching topic of this match is Draper’s tough service games. He has managed to come through them largely unscathed but that is more about Van de Zandschulp’s errors. But this one is an easy breeze with Draper up to 40-0. And he holds.

Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 4-6, 2-1 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

Van de Zandschulp gets to 30-0 after some errors from Draper but gets a point on the board with a long shot from the Dutch player. The drop shot from Draper is a tactic Van de Zandschulp knows too well now and he plants a perfect return to lead 40-15. And he holds.

Tommy Paul v Gabriel Diallo is just getting underway. Elsewhere in the men’s singles Sinner leads O’Connell 2-1 in the second set after winning the first 6-1.

Van de Zandschulp* 3-6, 4-6, 1-1 Draper (* denotes the next server)

Van de Zandschulp places a beautiful shot but then sends one long and Draper’s volley is then skewed to give the Dutch player a 30-15 lead. Draper’s drop shot is anticipated this time but his opponents who cleanly returns and Draper then hits it out to give Van de Zandschulp break point. Draper saves the first and the second, the second save coming with an ace to send it to deuce. Draper sends a shot long and Van de Zandschulp has another set point, he hasn’t been ruthless with his set points and he doesn’t get it this time with another ace. The Brit gets the advantage and holds.

Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 4-6, 1-0 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

So Van de Zandschulp needs to win the next three sets to go through to the next round. A double fault sees it 15-15 with the Dutch player opening the service games for this set. Draper wins the next point but a huge forehand winner puts it 30-30. He then shouts as he puts in another impressive shot and then Draper hits the net.

Draper wins the second set, Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 4-6 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

Draper will serve for the second set now but he loses the first point. He has not had clean service games so far but he levels it 15-15. Van de Zandschulp has too much power on one shot and then he hits the net so Draper is one point away from the set. He doesn’t seal it first with a rogue shot but an ace does.

Sinner has won the first set 6-1 after a completely dominant display against O’Connell. He had raced to 5-0 but O’Connell held and then the Italian served for the first set.

Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 4-5 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

Van de Zandschulp needs to hold here to stay in this set but it starts badly for the Dutch player with Draper winning the first point but the Brit pushed a shot long to level it 15-15. Draper then hits a great shot and has a forehand winner to have break and set point. He has two chances to do so can he do it on the first try? No he can’t, an ace puts it 40-30 in Draper’s favour. The Brit then hits the net so we head to deuce. Van de Zandschulp gets advantage and he sees it out, an important hold.

Van de Zandschulp* 3-6, 3-5 Draper (* denotes the next server)

Van de Zandschulp’s return on serve goes out but then Draper hit the net, it seems he was trying to land a drop shot but it fell short. The Dutch player hits the net and he looked to have set up a perfect shot but his backhand goes out of play. Draper then holds to close in on this second set.

Sinner is absolutely running the show against O’Connell and the Australian is yet to win a game.

In the first set Sinner leads 5-0.

Draper breaks. Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 3-4 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

Van de Zandschulp is the one who is looking more poised at the moment but Draper is fighting well. The Brit’s drop shot has been a thorn in his opponent’s side and it works again to level it 15-15, Draper wins the next point and Van de Zandschulp hits the net to gift the Brit two break points. A double fault sees Draper break, wow.

Van de Zandschulp* 3-6, 3-3 Draper (* denotes the next server)

Draper will want more of an easy service game here, so far only one has been smooth sailing. He starts well, getting to 30-0 and another point sees him almost getting a perfect serve game but Van de Zandschulp hits back to win two points and again the Brit is forced to fight on his serve. But Draper then holds.

Sinner has already broken O’Connell in their match and he leads 2-0 in the first set.

Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 3-2 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

Draper puts in a good forehand winner, it bounces just on the line. Van de Zandschulp lodged his own points to gain a 30-15 lead but then he double faults to let Draper back in. The Brit sends the ball long and the Dutch star is on the brink of holding and he does so.

Van de Zandschulp* 3-6, 2-2 Draper (* denotes the next server)

The game gets to 15-15 and next they play a long rally and Draper wins the point with a great drop shot. Van de Zandschulp isn’t fading here though and he levels and then has a break point – again the Draper serve is challenged. Van de Zandschulp came to the net and it proved to be the wrong decision as Draper sent a strong forehand which he couldn’t return and so we head to deuce. He wins advantage and he looks to seal the game with a smash but it has too much on it to bring the game to deuce. So many times Draper could land blows to his opponent but he hasn’t taken it. He does hold though.

Jannik Sinner is just getting underway on the Arthur Ashe court and he is taking on Christoper O’Connell. I’ll bring you the headlines from that one.

Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 2-1 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

Draper sends a long shot out and Van de Zandschulp places a perfect drop shot. The Brit can’t return a serve and then the Dutch player holds. A quick game.

Van de Zandschulp* 3-6, 1-1 Draper (* denotes the next server)

Can Draper have a clean service game this time? Again the pair come to the net but Draper lands a great shot and then Van de Zandschulp can’t return a shot. He wins the game with no drama this time, maybe the first set win has settled him into the match.

Van de Zandschulp 3-6, 1-0 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

A strong service game sees Van de Zandschulp 40-15 but Draper wins the next point. But the Brit then hits the net to hold.

Julian Cash and Robert Galloway have taken the first set against Tristan Boyer and Emilio Nava 7-6 (10-8) after a tie break in the men’s doubles.

Draper wins first set. Van de Zandschulp* 3-6 Draper (* denotes the next server)

Draper is serving for the set and he gets two forehand winners but then can’t return a shot from Van de Zandschulp. An ace gives Draper set point but he doesn’t take it on the first time of asking. He then sends a shot long to put us at deuce, wow. An ace gives him advantage but he hits the net next – there has not been one serve where Draper has had a clean hold. The Dutch player then plays a great shot to get advantage and break point but an ace saves the break. Advantage swings the Brit’s way with Van de Zandschulp hitting the net but a huge smash brings it back to deuce – this is crazy. A net hit again from Van de Zandschulp gives him advantage and he then holds to take the set.

Draper breaks back. Van de Zandschulp 4-4 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

Van de Zandschulp has a chance to level the set here, all he has to do is hold. Draper has a forehand winner and a delicious drop shot puts the Brit 30-0 ahead. A rogue shot from Van de Zandschulp gifts Draper break point and he gets it with the Dutch player hitting the net.

Draper broken. Van de Zandschulp* 3-4 Draper (* denotes the next server)

Some close net tennis again with Draper hitting the net this time, a weak backhand return from Draper next sees Van de Zandschulp 30-15 up but he allows his advantage to slip as the British star levels at 30-30. A smash from the Dutch player gives him break point and he takes it with a slick backhand. That was some great tennis.

Van de Zandschulp 2-4 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

Van de Zandschulp perfectly places a ball in and then plays arguably the shot of the tournament. The Dutch player ran to the net to return a drop shot, made it but Draper also managed to return the ball and Van de Zandschulp hit a winner – absolutely stunning tennis. He hits a forehand winner and Draper hits the net to hold.

Van de Zandschulp* 1-4 Draper (* denotes the next server)

Draper delivers an ace to cancel out Van de Zandschulp’s first point in this game. The Brit runs across court and sends the ball in the opposite direction but there’s too much power on it to see the game 30-30. A great slice from the Dutch player and he has break point but Draper saves it with a volley to send it to deuce. A huge serve gives Draper advantage but he forces a ball so long it almost goes into the crowd and we’re back to deuce. Van de Zandschulp hits the net and Draper then holds.

Van de Zandschulp 1-3 Draper* (* denotes the next server)

A really well worked point as Van de Zandschulp has a forehand winner and he wins the next to get to a 30-0 lead. Remember, Draper won’t be under-estimating his opponent as he knocked Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament last time out. A shot out by Draper sees the Dutch player on the precipice of holding and he does!

Van de Zandschulp* 0-3 Draper (* denotes the next server)

Draper is looking really comfortable in this match so far, a double fault though let’s his opponent into the game but he cancels it out to get the edge at 30-15. The Dutch player had a powerful shot to level it again and the British star pushes a shot too long to gift Van de Zandschulp a break point. Draper saves it with a well placed shot and we’re at deuce. A really long rally ends with Draper leaving a shot but it lands in! Van de Zandschulp has another break point but we’re back to deuce as a shot goes wide. Draper wins advantage and holds.

Let’s head over to the Grandstand court now where Jack Draper is playing Botic van de Zandschulp. The Brit has just broken the Dutch star to lead 2-0 in the first set.

Jessica Pegula has taken the first set 6-3 against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

Putintseva 3-6, 4-5 Paolini* (*denotes the next server)

So Putintseva must hold here or she will be knocked out. The pressure is not showing as she quickly gets to 30-0, she hits a shot out to give Paolini light in this game. The longest rally of the match sees Putintseva forcing a shot to level the game 30-30. Putintseva wins the next point and she holds with a well placed shot. She must break next.

Putintseva* 3-6, 3-5 Paolini (*denotes the next server)

Paolini has won all 12 matches in majors this year when she wins the first set, she is on track to keep that record going. She races to a 30-0 lead in her service game. Putintseva hits the net twice for Paolini to hold.

After a medical timeout Putintseva is okay to continue, she had a toe wrapped in a bandage but she can play on here. It is being said by the commentators that she has blisters.

Botic van de Zandschulp and Jack Draper are now out on court and their match will begin soon, I will keep you up to date with the early stages there but we will stay with Paolini and Putintseva.

The physio has been called to the court with Putintseva needing some attention here. It looks like a problem with her foot, hopefully she is okay.

Putintseva 3-6, 3-4 Paolini* (*denotes the next server)

Paolini has some errors in the early stages of this game and Putintseva gets to a 30-0 lead. It is key she holds here. She sews up this game quickly and she remains in this match.

Putintseva* 3-6, 2-4 Paolini (*denotes the next server)

If Putintseva could break here it would be perfect, it would get her back in this set that she must win. 30-30, Paolini pops a shot long and Putintseva has break point. She then smacks her racquet on her leg as her return hits the net and so we go to deuce. She quickly gets another break point but she lets the opportunity pass her by with a long shot. A long rally ends with a stunning shot which has the crowd in rapturous applause. Can she close out the game here? No she can’t, she pops a shot long and we’re back to deuce. An out call comes from a Putintseva shot and she puts in a challenge but it is one millimetre out, so much frustration for her. But Paolini cannot close out the game and back to deuce we go, this is insane! Paolini then holds.

Putintseva 3-6, 2-3 Paolini* (*denotes the next server)

Putintseva records the first ace of the match, Paolini challenged the call but it was in. She races to a hold, exactly what she needed at this point.

Putintseva* 3-6, 1-3 Paolini (*denotes the next server)

What a beautiful shot from Putintseva, she comes to the net and sends the ball into the right hand corner. 15-15, Putintseva perfectly orchestrates a point but she can’t execute the final shot as it goes out. Crushing. She looks depleted as Paolini gets to 40-15 and she holds.

Muchova has taken the first set 6-4 and lead 5-2 in the second against Potapova.

Machac has taken the second set 6-1 after winning the first 6-3.

Putintseva 3-6, 1-2 Paolini* (*denotes the next server)

Cleverly played shots from both players but Paolini gets the upper hand in this game at 30-15. The Italian seems more comfortable in this match now but Putintseva is still fighting, it is quite the match! But Paolini lands a blow early on here as she takes the upper hand and turns it into a break.

Putintseva* 3-6, 1-1 Paolini (*denotes the next server)

Paolini gets to 30-0 , she looks a lot more settled on her serve in this set. She comes close to the net and hits it with her shot, she apologises but also gets to 40-0. The Italian then seals a perfect opening service set to the second set.

Putintseva 3-6, 1-0 Paolini*(*denotes the next server)

Paolini gets to a 30-15 lead in the first game of the second set. Putintseva needs to hold to not give the Italian any advantage in this set – one Putintseva needs to win. She looks to hold but she forces the ball out and so we’re at deuce again. She wins advantage but she has another error on her backhand, she is starting to look really frustrated at the amount of errors she is forcing. Advantage goes Putintseva’s way once more but she smacks the net, she drops her racquet in disbelief and waves her arms in the air. Putintseva gets ahead again, can she hold now? Yes she can!

There is a real battle taking place between Goffin and Machac but the Czech player has taken the first set 6-3.

Paolini takes first set. Putintseva* 3-6 Paolini (*denotes the next server)

Wow, what a way to open a serve game. A deftly hit drop shot but she follows it up with a long shot so we are 15-15. A double fault gives Putintseva the lead in this game but she then throws her racquet to the floor twice as she has two errors to gift Paolini set point. She gets it and shouts in delight.

Putintseva 3-5 Paolini* (*denotes the next server)

We have new balls for this game. Paolini approaches the net after a rally and times it perfectly to pop a ball in the top left corner. A looping ball comes to Paolini and she smashes it past Putintseva but the Italian has not had this game all her own way, we are 30-30 now. Putintseva shouts as her shot hit the net, giving Paolini break point. And she gets it on the first time of asking, this is huge. She will now serve for the set.

Putintseva* 3-4 Paolini (*denotes the next server)

The crowd are getting really into this one and the umpire has had to tell them to be quiet during play. At 30-15 to Putintseva looks to find a way into this set and she has great reflexes to return a shot and has break point. But Paolini beats Putintseva in the right hand corner, Putintseva shouts to herself for not returning that one. But she wins the next point to break, what a battle this is.

Putintseva 2-4 Paolini* (*denotes the next server)

This is a great opportunity for Putintseva to land another blow to Paolini, a hold here will completely cancel out her earlier break. Paolini wants to maintain the advantage and plays well to get to 30-0. Putintseva lobs the ball and Paolini jumps but cannot return it and another clever shot from the Italian sees it 30-30. This battle has really cranked up a few gears as we head to deuce again, Putintseva plays the right shot but there’s too much power it and Paolini gets the break! WOW.

Goffin has been broken by Machac with the Czech player having a 4-2 lead in the first set.

Muchova also has a break advantage, leading Potpova 4-3 in the first set.

Putintseva* 2-3 Paolini (*denotes the next server)

A loose ball goes out from Paolini but then Putintseva does the same, 15-15. Another error from Paolini but she corrects it with a beautiful volley, 30-30 here now. Putintseva roars with delight as she gets around Paolini to have break point but the Italian controls the next point completely to take it to deuce. Putintseva gets advantage and another break point but Paolini pops the shot in the left corner with Putintseva anticipating it to come on the right, deuce it is. Again Putinseva gets advantage, can she break this time? No she can’t! A rally ends with a clever forehand winner and we’re back to deuce. Putintseva gets to the position again but she can’t turn the screw, she won’t get too many of these chances so she has to take them. She has yet another break point and this time she takes it! What a point.

Putintseva 1-3 Paolini* (*denotes the next server)

Putintseva needs a clean hold just to get a grip on this set. She wins the first point but Paolini levels at 15-15 but Putintseva then races t 40-15, can she wrap it up? Not yet, a double fault gifts Paolini a point but then the Italian pushes the ball too far.

Putintseva* 0-3 Paolini (*denotes the next server)

Paolini controls the opening of the third game but Putintseva is finding pockets of great play, if she can be more consistent in her play she will challenge Paolini. This time though the Italian races to take the game.

Elsewhere, David Goffin is leading Tomas Machac 2-1 in the first set. And Karolina Muchova and Anastasia Potapova are level at 2-2 in the first set.

Putintseva 0-2 Paolini* (*denotes the next server)

Putintseva’s serve is good but she sends a return out, a great forehand winner from Paolini and Putintseva then hits the net to give Paolini break point. She doesn’t take it on the first time of asking and she can’t on the second time either with a well worked point from Putintseva to take it to deuce. She gets the advantage after Paolini smacks the net, Putintseva then slips and almost does the splits on the return which goes out – deuce we go again. Deuce and back as these two setting into this game and Paolini then gets her first advantage and she seals it to break.

Putintseva* 0-1 Paolini (*denotes the next server)

We are underway in this one and Paolini is serving first. Putintseva’s return on the first serve is out and a drop shot then hits the net, Paolini starting the game perfectly – racing to a 40-0 lead in the first game. She then pushes a shot too long to give her opponent some light in this game. Then Putintseva has some absolutely stunning tennis to march Paolini across the court to get to 40-30 but the Italian then seals it.

The ball people are holding a towel in one hand and scraping the rest along the floor to get rid of the water that did get on the court before the roof was closed.

The pair are getting their warm-up underway.

There have been some shocks in this year’s US Open and another was delivered yesterday with Novak Djokovic knocked out by Alexei Popryn. Have a read of the report below:

There is a slight delay to the start of the game as they are closing the roof as it is a rainy day in New York.

First up we will be focusing on Jasmine Paolini’s match against Yulia Putintseva. I will be bringing you all the updates from the other courts too!

The pair are now preparing to get going.