Dramatic Fourth Day Unfolds at U.S. Open

The fourth day of the U.S. Open saw key matches and dramatic exits. Highlights included Daniil Medvedev's dominant performance, Naomi Osaka's unexpected defeat, and Iga Swiatek's effortless victory. Players like Karolina Muchova, Tommy Paul, and Alex de Minaur made significant strides, while others like Elena Rybakina exited due to injuries.

The fourth day of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows brought excitement and drama on Thursday.

Former champion Daniil Medvedev, the fifth seed, cruised past Hungary's Fabian Marozsan with a scoreline of 6-3 6-2 7-6(5). Meanwhile, Karolina Muchova stunned two-time champion Naomi Osaka, winning 6-3 7-6(5) after saving three set points. Tommy Paul advanced as his opponent Max Purcell retired hurt.

Top seed Iga Swiatek had a commanding victory over Japan's Ena Shibahara with a comfortable 6-0 6-1 score, while notable exits included Elena Rybakina due to injury. The tournament continues to heat up with more thrilling matches expected.

(With inputs from agencies.)