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US Open: Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic continue title defenses on Friday, while Francis Tiafoe and Ben Shelton meet | Tennis News

Defending champions Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic are back in action at the US Open on Friday. Sky Sports.

Gauff Action begins at 5 p.m. at Arthur Ashe Stadium with a third-round match against the No. 27 seed. Elina SvitolinaHolds the record of reaching the semifinals of a Grand Slam three times (including the 2019 US Open).

DjokovicMeanwhile, he headlines the night session from midnight when he takes on two-time Australian Open champion Alexei Popyrin (Australia's 28th seed). Arina Sabalenka She is scheduled to face Ekaterina Alexandrova (29th seed).

Arthur Ashe's early days will feature some mouth-watering American showdowns, starting around 7pm. Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe It's the same format as last year's quarterfinals, which Shelton won.

On Friday, another American male player, seeded 13th, will be in action. Taylor FritzHe is scheduled to face Francisco Comesana at the Louis Armstrong Stadium at approximately 8 p.m.

Before that court, Marta Costik – After defeating Harriet Dart of England – Emma NavarroWhile doing Paula Badosa and Elena-Gabriella RuseThe player, who knocked out Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in the second round, will start play at 4pm.

Louis Armstrong's evening session features two former US Open finalists competing. madison keyes First match against Elise Mertens ahead of former men's 4th seed Alexander Zverev He faces Thomas Martin Echeverri.

Olympic gold medalist Chinwen ZhengWith Andrey Rublev and Casper Rudd There are other celebrities appearing on Friday too.