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On Labor Day, the US Open's Extreme Heat Policy was once again in effect, as temperatures climbed back into the 90s. On a day you could fry an egg on the court, four men and four women cooked up Round-of-16 singles wins to complete the quarterfinal brackets.

It was standard fare for much of Day 8, with all six higher-seeded players winning in the early action, until Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova's title hopes were diced under the lights in the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Madison Keys, the only American singles player at work on this U.S. holiday, clocked out early with a straight-sets victory to kick off the day session, and Novak Djokovic followed her with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 cruise over the unseeded Joao Sousa.

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Roger Federer shocked by John Millman: One win away from a 47th career meeting with Novak Djokovic, Federer was halted by a breakout performance from the hard-working Aussie. The 20-time Grand Slam champion entered the match with a 40-0 record against opponents outside the Top 50 at the US Open, but the ATP's No. 55-ranked man didn't blink, even after dropping the opening set, in a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6, 7-6 victory.

Federer served for a two-set lead at 5-4 in set two, but could not close out a game in which he led 40-15. The Swiss also had a set point in the third-set tiebreak, but he netted a forehand return on a Millman second serve. He had his chances in the fourth, as well, leading by a break early in the set, but again Millman battled back.

The 29-year-old journeyman was in dreamland as he closed in on his first ATP Top-10 victory, and reality set in when Federer sailed a forehand long on match point.


Naomi Osaka, Kei Nishikori fly Japan’s flag high: For the first time since 1995, a Japanese man and woman have reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam. That year, on the Wimbledon grass, Shuzo Matsuoka lost to Pete Sampras in the last eight, while Kimiko Date fell to Jana Novotna in the same stage.

Flash forward to 2018, and it’s Osaka and Nishikori taking the stage. Osaka won a battle of 20-year-olds against the steely Aryna Sabalenka, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. The Florida resident steadied herself after Sabalenka rode her second-set momentum to an early break in the third, and on Osaka's fourth match point, a double fault handed her the victory.

SEE ALSO: Is Naomi Osaka ready to win a Grand Slam title?

Before we move on, a hat tip to Sabalenka, who made a name for herself with her stellar US Open Series showing. The Belarusian reached the Round of 16 in Montreal and the Cincinnati semis before hoisting her first WTA trophy last week in New Haven, a run that included four upsets of players in the Top 10.

Up next for Osaka is another first-time quarterfinalist, Lesia Tsurenko, who overcame an injury and nerves to record a 6-7, 7-5, 6-2 victory over Marketa Vondrousova.

Nishikori, a 2014 finalist in New York, has come full circle from a wrist injury that sidelined him at last year’s tournament as well as the 2018 Australian Open. After spending some time on the Challenger circuit in March to get match-tough, the No. 1 Japanese posted impressive results since, including his first Wimbledon quarterfinal and a runner-up finish in Monte Carlo. On Monday, he beat Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals here for the third time.

SEE ALSO: Kei Nishikori has come a long way to get his career back on track.

Marin Cilic wins Top-10 showdown against David Goffin, sets up 2014 final redux: Marin Cilic set up a rematch of his title-winning match against Nishikori with a 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over No. 10 David Goffin. After his four-hour, five-set tussle with Australian teenager Alex de Minaur -- which ended at 2:22 a.m. as Saturday night turned to Sunday morning -- Cilic wrapped up his Round-of-16 clash against David Goffin in a more efficient two hours and 24 minutes.

Maria Sharapova’s streak ends against birthday girl Carla Suárez Navarro: Sharapova’s perfect record in US Open evening play is no more. Suárez Navarro, who turned 30 years old today, gave the Russian her first loss in 23 career night-session matches at the US Open.

Sharapova gifted her opponent eight double faults and 38 unforced errors, and the Spaniard’s steady game proved the perfect foil as she celebrated her birthday with a 6-4, 6-3 win.

Suárez Navarro, who had never played under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium, is through to her sixth career Grand Slam quarterfinal, and her first in New York since 2013.


Quote of the Day: "I think being able to play on a court named after someone so amazing, and not just in tennis, but bigger than tennis, it's always really special. And to, you know, be the American, home crowd and all of that, it's just all part of what I love about the US Open.” -- Madison Keys, Suárez Navarro’s quarterfinal opponent, on Arthur Ashe and his legacy.

As part of the US Open's seventh annual Military Appreciation Day, Lieutenant General Darryl A. Williams of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and U.S. Army Veteran Johnnie Ashe, brother of Arthur Ashe, participated in a ceremonial coin toss and an on-court tribute to the 1968 US Open champion.

Photos: Military Appreciation Day at the 2018 US Open

Photos: Military Appreciation Day at the 2018 US Open

September 3, 2018 - Sy Bosworth (L) and Luke Gasparre (R) smiles during Military Appreciation Day on Day Eight of the 2018 US Open. September 3, 2018 - Sy Bosworth (L) and Luke Gasparre (R) smiles during Military Appreciation Day on Day Eight of the 2018 US Open. September 3, 2018 - A view of the video screen in Louis Armstrong Stadium at the 2018 US Open.September 3, 2018 - A view of the video screen in Louis Armstrong Stadium at the 2018 US Open.September 3, 2018 - Novak Djokovic, Marine, Air Force and Signal Corps Veteran Sy Bosworth, Purple Heart Veteran Luke Gasparre and Joao Sousa pose together for the coin toss on Military Appreciation Day.September 3, 2018 - Novak Djokovic, Marine, Air Force and Signal Corps Veteran Sy Bosworth, Purple Heart Veteran Luke Gasparre and Joao Sousa pose together for the coin toss on Military Appreciation Day.September 3, 2018 - Military veterans and kids participate in the Net Generation September 3, 2018 - Military veterans and kids participate in the Net Generation "Kids on Court" Demonstration before a match at the 2018 US Open.September 3, 2018 - Military veterans and kids participate in the Net Generation September 3, 2018 - Military veterans and kids participate in the Net Generation "Kids on Court" Demonstration before a match at the 2018 US Open.Luke Gasparre (2nd L) smiles with his award during Military Appreciation Day on Day Eight of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.Luke Gasparre (2nd L) smiles with his award during Military Appreciation Day on Day Eight of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.Katrina Adams, USTA Chairman and President, participates in Military Appreciation Day on Day Eight of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.Katrina Adams, USTA Chairman and President, participates in Military Appreciation Day on Day Eight of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.Katrina Adams, USTA Chairman and President, greets members of the military on Military Appreciation Day on Day Eight of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.Katrina Adams, USTA Chairman and President, greets members of the military on Military Appreciation Day on Day Eight of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.September 2, 2018 - Gordon Smith, USTA CEO and Lieutenant General Darryl A. Williams meet during the 2018 US Open.September 2, 2018 - Gordon Smith, USTA CEO and Lieutenant General Darryl A. Williams meet during the 2018 US Open.September 2, 2018 - West Point Superintendent Lt. General Darryl A. Williams presents an American Flag to Johnnie Ashe during the 2018 US Open.September 2, 2018 - West Point Superintendent Lt. General Darryl A. Williams presents an American Flag to Johnnie Ashe during the 2018 US Open.September 3, 2018 - USMA Color Guard on Military Appreciation Day during the 2018 US Open.September 3, 2018 - USMA Color Guard on Military Appreciation Day during the 2018 US Open.September 2, 2018 - USMAâs Master Sgt. MaryKay Messenger sings the National Anthem on Military Appreciation Day during the 2018 US Open.September 2, 2018 - USMAâs Master Sgt. MaryKay Messenger sings the National Anthem on Military Appreciation Day during the 2018 US Open.September 2, 2018 - Maria Sharapova, Jim Poling, West Point Superintendent Lt. General Darryl A. Williams, Johhnie Ashe, Katrina Adams, USTA President and Chairman, David Bindonm and Carla Suarez Navarro during the 2018 US Open.September 2, 2018 - Maria Sharapova, Jim Poling, West Point Superintendent Lt. General Darryl A. Williams, Johhnie Ashe, Katrina Adams, USTA President and Chairman, David Bindonm and Carla Suarez Navarro during the 2018 US Open.
Doubles: Mike Bryan and Jack Sock stay on course

Juniors: Jenson Brooksby uses main-draw experience in junior tournament

Looking Ahead: All four quarterfinal matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium feature one former US Open champion, with Sloane Stephens, Juan Martin del Potro, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal in action.

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The men's, women's and mixed doubles competitions also begin their quarterfinal rounds, while junior action will occupy the outer courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.