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U.S. Open Day 5 after dark: Fognini upsets Nadal; Serena survives

NEW YORK — Rafael Nadal was upset by Fabio Fognini in a five-set classic, while Serena Williams survived a strong upset bid from Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Check out the Day 5 day session recap here, and catch up with news and results from Day 5 after 7 p.m. at the U.S. Open below.

Rafael Nadal out after wild match against Fabio Fognini: Everything seemed to be in control for No. 8 Rafael Nadal after he won the first two sets of his match against No. 32 Fabio Fognini 6–3, 6–4. Nadal went up a break in the third set, but Fognini roared back and shocked Nadal, winning the final three sets 6–4, 6–3, 6–4 and ending Nadal’s U.