NEW YORK — Roger Federer produced another bright effort while Britain's Johanna Konta continued to enjoy her time in the sun and the U.S. Open spotlight on Saturday reaching the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time.
With five U.S. Open titles already in his trophy case, Federer has enjoyed many fortnights in New York and his efficient 6-3 6-4 6-4 third-round victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber will not count as his most memorable.
Konta, on the other hand, is unlikely to soon forget her 2015 visit to the National Tennis Center as the 24-year-old qualifier registered her second shock win in as many matches, stopping 18th seed Andrea Petkovic 7-6(2) 6-3.