Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have third-round matches today at the U.S. Open. Third-seeded Federer plays Daniel Evans in the opening match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Since last year's loss in the chaotic and controversial U.S. Open final, Williams stretched her winning streak against Sharapova to 19 matches with a 6-1, 6-1 win.
Serena Williams' back forced her withdrawal, Venus Williams reached the third round of the Western & Southern Open by upsetting of defending champion Kiki Bertens.
Novak Djokovic gets the honor of opening play on Centre Court at Wimbledon as the defending champion. On No. 1 Court: Venus Williams against 15-year-old Coco Gauff.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were indeed set up for a potential semifinal meeting. Venus Williams facing 15-year-old American Coco Gauff, the youngest player to qualify.
Djokovic overwhelmed Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 to win a record seventh Australian Open championship and a third consecutive Grand Slam title, raising his count to 15 overall.
Only one man might have a chance of preventing Djokovic from claiming a record seventh Australian Open title: Rafael Nadal. That is who he'll face in the finals.
Serena Williams' bid for a record-tying 24th career Grand Slam will have to wait. Williams lost her Australian Open quarterfinal to Karolina Pliskova, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5.