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Four quarters add up to a whole lot of excitement on Day 9 of the 2017 US Open, as eight of the remaining contenders take to the courts today, each hoping to remain as contenders tomorrow. On Tuesday, men’s No. 12 seed Pablo Carreno Busta takes on No. 29 Diego Schwartzman; women’s No. 16 seed Anastasija Sevastova faces American Sloane Stephens. Under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium tonight, women’s No. 9 Venus Williams faces No. 13 Petra Kvitova, before men’s No. 17 seed Sam Querrey squares off with No. 28 Kevin Anderson.
In a tournament that has thus far seen plenty of upsets and surprising twists, Tuesday’s lineup features more than a few surprising participants. But whether the names are familiar or less-so, every one of these players now share a common bond – they’re all just three wins away from a US Open title.
Related: USOpen.org Day 9 quarterfinal picks
Carreno Busta finds himself in the quarters of a major for the just the second time in his career, having reached this same point at the French Open this spring. The 26-year-old Spaniard had twice before made it to the third round here, but this quarterfinal showing represents his best-ever US Open performance. In getting to this point, Carreno Busta already has inscribed his name in the record books – albeit on an unusual page. The Spaniard is the first player ever to face four qualifiers in a single Grand Slam event. That said, in playing each, Carreno Busto has shown why he’s qualified to be included among the men’s final eight. He’s yet to drop a set, and he’s playing with the sort of toughness and tenacity that have long been key ingredients in making a name for yourself in New York.
The Spaniard will need every ounce of those ingredients as he takes on Schwartzman, the 25-year-old Argentine who’s likewise shown a ton of toughness in reaching his first career Slam quarterfinal. The 5 foot-7 Schwartzman has proven himself a large threat here, planting two seeds in succession – No. 5 Marin Cilic and No. 16 Lucas Pouille – with a solid ground game that’s built around one of the best returns in the sport. Schwartzman has put together a solid season in 2017, reaching seven quarterfinals and one semifinal prior to this event while attaining a career-high ranking of No. 33.
The two men have never gone head-to-head, but this first meeting promises to be a good one, featuring two guys who’ve crashed the party and are now determined to turn it into their personal coming-out fete. In a furious four, Schwartzman rises to the challenge and is on to the semifinals.
Sevastova is into the quarters here for a second consecutive year. Prior to this event, the 27-year-old Latvian has had a so-so season at the Slams, reaching the third round at the Australian and the French, and losing in the second round at Wimbledon. This summer, she lost in the second round of Toronto and the third in Cincinnati. In short, there wasn’t a whole lot that suggested she’d make such an impressive run here. But impressive she has been, particularly in ousting 2006 US Open champ Maria Sharapova in round four, rallying back from a set down to claim the three-set victory.
Although this is Stephens’ first US Open quarterfinal showing, the American has previously experienced the second week of a Slam. In 2013, she scored a career win over Serena Williams on her way to the semis of the Australian Open and reached the quarters of Wimbledon that same year. The 24-year-old, who missed last year’s Open and the first half of this year recovering from foot surgery, seems to have again found her feet, coming to New York on the heels of back-to-back semifinal finishes in Toronto and Cincinnati. Her summer surge has continued here, as she’s taken out No. 11 seed Dominika Cibulkova and No. 30 Julia Goerges in her advance.
This matchup figures as the best test yet here for the American, but on the big stage of Ashe, with the home crowd behind her, it seems like a test she ought to pass. In a tight three, Stephens is on to the semis.
September 3, 2017 - Petra Kvitova celebrates winning her match against Garbiñe Muguruza at the 2017 US Open. (USTA/Andrew Ong)
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For all the surprises so far in this tournament, there is one very familiar name on the marquee this evening, as two-time US Open champ Williams is back in the quarterfinals here for the 12th time in her Hall-of-Fame career. The No. 9 seed, champion here in 2000 and 2001, is a seven-time major champion and has appeared in 16 Slam finals, including two this year at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. In a year that has seen the 37-year-old Williams regularly turn back the clock, we’ve yet to see a vintage dominating performance from her here to this point. That said, she does keep winning, and as the lines get wider apart, winning remains the bottom line.
Tuesday night, Williams takes on Kvitova, the two-time Wimbledon champion whose biggest win this year has been returning to the tour after suffering a serious hand injury in a knife attack during a home invasion last December. The 27-year-old Czech is in the quarters here for the second time but has never advanced beyond this point at this event. In a tournament chock-full of upsets, Kvitova scored one of its biggest, taking out this year’s Wimbledon champ, No. 3 seed Garbiñe Muguruza in Round 4.
Kvitova owns a 4-1 edge over Williams in their career meetings, including a three-set, third-round win over the American on her way to the 2014 Wimbledon crown. This is a different time and a different place – but it’s the same result. In three, Kvitova earns her first US Open semi.
Speaking of firsts, Querrey is the first U.S. man to reach the quarters here since 2012, playing his way to this point with the loss of just one set. It’s been a solid season for the 29-year-old American, who reached his first major semifinal this summer at Wimbledon. Post-Wimbledon, he won the hard-court tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico. The only man in the bottom half of the men’s draw who’s ever reached a Slam semi, Querrey had never before advanced beyond the fourth round here in 10 previous tries.
Tuesday night, the 6-foot-6 Querrey goes head-to-head with another tall talent, 6-foot-8 Anderson, who’s in the quarters here for the second time in three years. The 31-year-old South African reached the fourth round at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year, and played his way to the final of the hard-court event in Washington, D.C. this summer. Here, Anderson has continued to raise his game and now stands just one win away from his best-career Slam showing.
The two men are familiar foes, with the American holding a slim 8-6 lead in their career matchups. This year, they’ve split a pair of meetings, with Querrey winning in Wimbledon’s fourth round and Anderson taking the decision in the third round of Montreal this summer. This will be a tight one, but it’s also a great opportunity for the American star to earn his stripes at his home Slam. Anderson gets a set, Querrey gets the win. In four, he’s on to the semis.

Check out the picks of the USOpen.org editorial team for the Day 9 quarterfinal matches:
No. 12 PABLO CARRENO BUSTA (ESP) vs. No. 29 DIEGO SCHWARTZMAN (ARG)
Jeremy Borden: Schwartzman in four because the power of the Schwartz is strong.
Jonathon Braden: The Spaniard stays tough and determined to advance. Carreno Busta in 4.
E.J. Crawford: Schwartzman was hurting at the end of his win over Lucas Pouille, which could spell trouble against the indefatigable Carreno Busta. Carreno Busta in 4.
Andrew Eichenholz: If Denis Shapovalov could not consistently hit through the Spaniard's steady level, it is hard to see Schwartzman doing so. Carreno Busta in 4.
Richard Finn: The little big man takes advantage of a letdown from the Spaniard after beating Shapovalov. Schwartzman wins in 4.
Robbie Frischling-Sosman: Schwartzman can't reach up to Carreno Busta's level, as Pablo Carreno Busta wins in 3 sets.
Shazeen Khan: Having not dropped a set so far at the US Open, I expect Carreno Busta to continue to dominate and cruise past Shwartzman in 3 sets.
Arthur Kapetanakis: In a matchup of similar styles, Carreno Busta's all-court game will prove too solid. He takes it in 4.
Megan King: The undersized underdog will get a boost from his ever-expanding fan base. Schwartzman in 4.
Clair Maciel: As my youth sports coaches always told me, the best offense is a solid defense, so I like to favor the ATP's leading returner. Schwartzman in 4.
Erin Maher: Diego Schwartzman will best PCB in four sets, dropping the first but winning the last three. He's scrappy and determined and making a name for himself this Open. Viva la Schwartzman!
Ashley Marshall: Carreno Busta is serving beautifully and hasn't dropped a set in four matches. Carreno Busta in 3.
Richard Osborn: The 5-foot-7 Argentine Schwartzman has had a nice run in Flushing Meadows, but the ever-steady Carreno Busta will rule the day: the Spaniard in four sets.
David Satriano: Carreno Busta has played four straight qualifiers and hasn't dropped a set. He'll face a tougher test in Schwartzman but hasn't shown many flaws in his game to this point. Carreno Busta in 4.
Neil Schlecht: The 12th-seeded Spaniard busted out with a win over Shapo, and he will be too strong and solid for the undersized and overachieving Argentine, who is battling a thigh injury. Carreño Busta in straights.
Related: Four quarters headline Day 9
September 1, 2017 - Sloane Stephens in action against Ashleigh Barty at the 2017 US Open. (USTA/Mike Lawrence)
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SLOANE STEPHENS (USA) vs. No. 16 ANASTASIJA SEVASTOVA (LAT)
Jeremy Borden: Stephens in 3 because the Open needs another upset.
Jonathon Braden: Sloane continues to thrive out of the spotlight and returns to a Grand Slam semifinal. Stephens in 2.
E.J. Crawford: Sevastova is a gutty competitor and a tough out, but this has the feel of a special run for Stephens. The American in 3.
Andrew Eichenholz: A confident Sloane can beat anybody. She'll have too much for Sevastova's defenses in this one. Stephens in 2.
Richard Finn: The unseeded American keeps going with the support of the home crowd. Stephens defeats Sevastova in 3 sets.
Robbie Frischling-Sosman: New York's favorite Latvian, Kristaps Porzingis of the Knicks, doesn't show up after Sevastova said she doesn't like the Knicks cap, and the crowd propels Sloane in 3 sets.
Shazeen Khan: Like Kvitova, Stephens has looked better and better since returning from injury, and you can see her confidence growing throughout this tournament. I pick her to get past Sevastova in a comfortable 2 sets.
Arthur Kapetanakis: Stephens rides the home crowd to the semis in 3 emotional sets.
Megan King: The American will run out of gas against indefatigable Sevastova. Sevastova in 2.
Clair Maciel: She's been on fire all tournament, with no signs of slowing down. And she just might have one more upset left in the tank. Stephens should move on in 3.
Erin Maher: Sloane Stephens' return back to the game has almost been as sweet as her cotton-candy-colored tennis togs. Unfortunately, not sweet enough to secure her spot in the quarters. I see Sevastova toppling Stephens in 3.
Ashley Marshall: Buoyed by her Sharapova win, the Latvian keeps her momentum going. Sevastova in 2.
Richard Osborn: Sevastova has dazzled in her return to the US Open quarterfinals, scalping 2006 champion Maria Sharapova in the process. But the streaking Stephens will prevail in 3 tough sets.
David Satriano: Stephens missed three of the past four Slams because of a foot injury but has come back and found a way to advance to the quarters, beating two seeded players along the way. Expect her run in Flushing to continue with a three-set win and a trip to the semifinals.
Neil Schlecht: The fleet-footed American has rebooted her career and danced her way through draws since returning to tennis. Sharapova's slayer won't be able to stop Sloane from waltzing into the semis, in 2 impressive sets.
September 1, 2017 - Venus Williams celebrates beating Maria Sakkari at the 2017 US Open. (USTA/Darren Carroll)
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No. 9 VENUS WILLIAMS (USA) vs. No. 13 PETRA KVITOVA (CZE)
Jeremy Borden: Venus in 3 because she's showed poise in so many ways.
Jonathon Braden: Age is just a number, people. Venus in 3.
E.J. Crawford: Kvitova-Venus at Wimbledon 2014 was one the best matches of the last five years. Kvitova won that one in 3. The call says she does the same Tuesday night.
Andrew Eichenholz: Two of the best stories in sports, not just tennis, in this one. Can Kvitova string together two excellent matches in a row? Venus in 3.
Richard Finn: The comeback continues for the Czech, as the left-hander wins this slugfest in 3 sets.
Robbie Frischling-Sosman: Venus saves match points before getting through in a tight 3 sets.
Shazeen Khan: Kvitova has been performing really well since returning from her injury. If she plays as well as she did against Muguruza in the last round, I expect her to defeat Venus Williams in 3.
Arthur Kapetanakis: Venus has grinded her way to Round 4 without her "A" game. It catches up to her against the resurgent Kvitova, who will advance in 3.
Megan King: In her 20th home Slam, Venus gets through Kvitova in 2. (I'm penciling her in as champion, too.)
Clair Maciel: Experience typically wins as the draw begins to thin out. Kvitova has hit her stride, but this is Venus, in a Grand Slam. The veteran Williams is through in 3.
Erin Maher: Whether she's twirling, serving, spinning, Venus is a force to be reckoned with and will reach her third Grand Slam quarterfinal of 2017 this fortnight after a 3-set battle with No. 13 seed Petra Kvitova.
Ashley Marshall: Kvitova's lack of big-match practice proves costly. Venus in 3.
Richard Osborn: There are feel-good stories galore here, but the 37-year-old Venus will represent the Williams family name well against Kvitova: V in 3.
David Satriano: Kvitova has looked sharp to this point and hasn't expended much energy, with none of her four matches going beyond two sets. The two-time Wimbledon champion will end Williams' chance at her first Open title since 2001 and first Slam since 2005. Kvitova in 2.
Neil Schlecht: A Tuesday-night final is what this essentially is, a heavyweight bout between two of the most aggressive players and nicest women on tour. Petra is playing with house money, and she will outlast Venus in a classic that goes to the wire.
September 3, 2017 - Sam Querrey in action against Mischa Zverev at the 2017 US Open. (USTA/Garrett Ellwood)
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No. 17 SAM QUERREY (USA) vs. No. 28 KEVIN ANDERSON (RSA)
Jeremy Borden: Querrey in 4 sets. The American is playing well and looked dominant in the fourth round.
Jonathon Braden: No one is playing better than Querrey right now, and the American uses the home-court advantage to oust Anderson in a Grand Slam for the second time this year. Querrey in 5.
E.J. Crawford: Don't expect much daylight between these two big servers, with this match being decided by a few points in mutiple tiebreaks. Take Querrey in a tight 4.
Andrew Eichenholz: Querrey and Anderson played an absolute epic at Wimbledon, but the American has gained even more confidence since and will not allow Anderson to control points. Querrey in 4.
Richard Finn: The American has looked sharp and has dropped just one set so far. He doesn't drop another, winning in 3 sets.
Robbie Frischling-Sosman: No more than one tiebreak will happen between the two massive servers, as Sam Querrey takes the match in 4 sets.
Shazeen Khan: Both Anderson and Querrey have been playing really well over the last few months, but I think Anderson will edge this one. The South African in 4.
Arthur Kapetanakis: Expect tiebreaks in this battle of big servers. Querrey's ground game gives him the edge in 5.
Megan King: In the battle of big men, the American outlasts Anderson in 5.
Clair Maciel: The outcome of this one is too tough to call, but one thing is for sure: when these two towers collide, aces will fly. As strong as Anderson has looked so far, Querrey has put together a more complete game this tournament. He advances in 4.
Erin Maher: Two tall contenders – and not enough leg room for both at the top. Good ole’ American boy Sam Querrey, though at 6-foot-6, is two inches shorter than his opponent, is going to roll over Kevin Anderson in 3 straight sets. I hear Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" playing off in the distance...
Ashley Marshall: Could be the closest match of the quarterfinals. Anderson squeaks through in 5.
Richard Osborn: Buoyed by his run at the All England Club (where he stunned then-world No. 1 Andy Murray), Querrey has enjoyed a strong summer. The power-serving South African Anderson won't give it away, but the American will advance in 5.
David Satriano: The last remaining American in the draw defeated Anderson in five sets in the fourth round at Wimbledon this year and will have the home crowd behind him, becoming the first American to reach the semifinals here since Andy Roddick in 2006. Querrey in 4.
Neil Schlecht: A titanic battle between two big-hitting, big dudes. Anderson won their last match convincingly this summer, but Sam the Wimbledon semifinalist has never looked better. The American in 4 tight ones.