Grigor Dimitrov rallied for a shocking upset of 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer at the US Open, the lowest-ranked New York semi-finalist in 28 years advancing to face Daniil Medvedev.
The 78th-ranked Bulgarian, who had dropped all seven prior meetings with Federer, on Tuesday made a dramatic fightback to defeat the Swiss third seed 3-6 6-4 3-6 64 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium and will face Russian fifth seed Medvedev in Friday's semis.
Serena Williams earned her 100th win at the US Open with a brutal 44minute demolition of Wang Qiang, firing an ominous warning to rivals in her pursuit of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title.
Six-time US Open champion Williams on Tuesday dismantled Chinese 18th seed Wang 6-1 6-0 in a complete mismatch that was the quickest at this year's tournament to set up a semi-final clash with Ukrainian trailblazer Elina Svitolina.
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Indian teams make positive start
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Record chase redux
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MI NEAR EXIT DOOR
McGurk produced a power-hitting master class as Delhi Capitals kept themselves in the race for IPL play-offs with a 10-run win over Mumbai Indians here on Saturday.
Hamas reviewing Israeli proposal for a cease-fire
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US varsities rocked by pro-Palestine protests
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'CM pathological liar & cheating people in phased manner'
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Apollo 24|7 to raise Rs 2,475 cr from Advent International
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