Thrilling Matches at the U.S. Open: Gauff, Navarro, and More Advance on Day 5

Day 5 of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows saw intense matches with Coco Gauff, Emma Navarro, and Zheng Qinwen advancing to the fourth round. Victoria Azarenka and Naomi Osaka faced exits. Paula Badosa and Daniil Medvedev overcame challenges, while three-time finalist Azarenka bowed out.

Day 5 of the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows was filled with captivating matches and surprising outcomes. Emma Navarro, ranked 13th, secured her place in the fourth round by defeating Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk with scores of 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. She will face defending champion Coco Gauff, who managed to beat Elina Svitolina in a challenging match, finishing 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Notably, Victoria Azarenka, a three-time finalist, exited the tournament after a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 loss to China's Wang Yafan. In other matches, Spanish player Paula Badosa also advanced to the fourth round for the first time by overcoming a set down against Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse.

Adding to the day's excitement, seventh seed Zheng Qinwen delivered a dominant performance against Germany's Jule Niemeier, winning 6-2, 6-1. The day concluded with clear skies and promising matches ahead as the tournament progresses.

(With inputs from agencies.)