US Open PHOTOS: Serena beats Venus, Sloane into final 16

Third-round action kicked off on Friday and our Jimmie48 continued his busy US Open coverage. The highlight of the day was the 30th career meeting between the Williams sisters and the progress of reigning champion Sloane Stephens. Karolina Pliskova, Elina Svitolina, Kaia Kanepi, Ashleigh Barty, Anastasija Sevastova, and Elise Mertens also advanced to the fourth round and our Jimmie48 is bringing us photos from their matches.

MORE US OPEN 2018 PHOTOS:

• Tuesday, August 28th: Wozniacki, Keys, Kerber, Kvitova, Sharapova advance to second round on scorching hot day
• Monday, August 27th: Main-draw play kicks off with Stephens & the Williams sisters wins, No.