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Top 5 Photos 9/4: Shapovalov battles back against Fritz

By Jordaan Sanford

More impressive play poured out at the fanless US Open on Friday. Top names were tested but found ways to secure their round of 16 spots on another steamy and humid day in New York.

These are the Top 5 photos from the US Open.

1

Denis Shapovalov

The world No. 17 weathered the storm against American Taylor Fritz who didn't give up any free points. In the 3 hour and 20 minute battle, Shapovalov managed to post a, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2, score to advance into the round of 16.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 04: Denis Shapovalov of Canada returns a shot during his Men's Singles third round match against Taylor Fritz of the United States on Day Five of the 2020 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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2

Naomi Osaka

The 2018 US Open champion is typically great at remaining calm in tricky situations. But, Marta Kostyuk pushed the 22-year-old to the edge. Osaka yelled multiple come on's, dropped her racquet, kicked it, and was as animated as ever. Still, Osaka pulled out a 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-2 win to avoid being the tournament's latest upset.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 04: Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates a point during her Women's Singles third round match against Marta Kostyuk of the Ukraine on Day Five of the 2020 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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3

Corentin Moutet

The Frenchman was trailing, 4-6, 6-3, 6-5, against a flustered Dan Evans when play was suspended due to rain. The two would continue to battle it out on Friday, and the 21-year-old would fight past Evans through a couple of tough set tiebreakers to claim the match 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) 7-6 (1).

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 04: Corentin Moutet of France returns the ball during his Men's Singles second round match against Daniel Evans of Great Britain on Day Five of the 2020 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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4

Angelique Kerber

The 2016 US Open champion passed a tough test from 20-year-old Ann Li. Although the, 6-3, 6-4, scoreline shows a convincing win, Kerber had some trouble finding her rhythm against Li's all-court game. Kerber's win sets up a fourh-round clash against Jennifer Brady.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 04: (L-R) Angelique Kerber of Germany touches rackets with Ann Li of the United States after winning her Women's Singles third round match on Day Five of the 2020 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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5

Jack Sock

The American and his coach Alex Bogomolov enjoyed a day off by taking to the pickleball courts on the US Open grounds. The 27-year-old fell in the second-round to Adrian Mannarino, but is still going strong alongside Jackson Withrow in the doubles draw.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 04: Jack Sock (R) of the United States warms up against his coach Alex Bogomolov (L) in a recreational game of Pickleball outside of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Day Five of the 2020 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 04, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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