Defending US Open champ Sloane Stephens bounced out by Anastasija Sevastova
Sloane Stephens’ defence of her US Open title is over after she suffered a surprise defeat at the hands of Anastasija Sevastova in the quarter-final.
The third-seeded Stephens had been in emphatic form up until Tuesday’s last-eight encounter, but she wasn’t didn’t find any rhythm against Sevastova as she went down in two sets.
On what was another hot and humid day at Flushing Meadows, the American made 27 unforced errors as the Latvian secured a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory in one hour and 23 minutes.
Flawless tennis:
Anastasija Sevastova defeats Stephens 6-2, 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal!
She awaits the winner of Serena/Pliskova…#USOpen pic.twitter.com/VsqC6mhBld
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2018
“Third time lucky, I guess… ” the 19th seed said after she reached the semi-finals having lost in the quarters the two previous years.
Sevastova broke twice in the opening set and three times in the second, but it was a mixed bag in terms of serving for both players in the second set as Stephens also broke twice.
The Latvian will face either Serena Williams or Karolina Pliskova for a place in Sunday’s final.
More from Tennis365:
Latest
-
ATP Tour
Jannik Sinner makes revealing comment on his eyesight after Miami Open win
Jannik Sinner opened up on his use of contact lenses on court.
-
Tennis News
Martina Navratilova serves up a desperate verdict on Andy Murray’s comeback hopes
Andy Murray is likely to have to wait several days to learn how long he will be sidelined for by the ankle injury he suffered in Miami.
-
Tennis News
Jannik Sinner reveals he has been having Call of Duty sessions with Italian football hero
Jannik Sinner has had some high-profile gaming clashes with Italy’s No 1 goalkeeper.
-
Tennis News
Former British No 1 offers up a theory to explain Novak Djokovic’s shock announcement
Has Novak Djokovic lined up a new coach following his decision to part ways with Goran Ivanisevic?
-
ATP Tour
Novak Djokovic’s bombshell announcement fuels growing doubts over his tennis future
Speculation swirling over Novak Djokovic’s long-term future in tennis after his shock move.
-
Tennis News
Novak Djokovic’s final moments of dominance were hard to spot – can he reclaim his crown?
Novak Djokovic’s reign as the king of men’s tennis appeared to be set to run and run – but the mood has changed.
-
WTA Tour
Victoria Azarenka used ‘parenting techniques’ to cope with Miami Open technical meltdown
Victoria Azarenka’s latest match was held up as the line-calling technology broke down – and she was not impressed.
-
Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz makes Jannik Sinner confession during Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer rivalry comparison
“I hope it will allow me to get the best out of myself … seeing the standard he sets.”
-
Tennis News
Novak Djokovic 3.0: Tennis great’s latest re-invention already underway with ruthless coaching move
The innovation doesn’t stop with Novak Djokovic.
-
Tennis News
Novak Djokovic announces shock departure of long-term coach – ‘Thanks for everything my friend’
Did anyone see that Novak Djokovic coaching bombshell coming?