Now I have the opportunity to compete again, to try to do it well. I love the US Open and I love to be here in New York, says 2009 champion Juan Martin Del Potro. ”India’s Rohan Bopanna, who had lost in the second round of the doubles to the Italian pair alongside partner Pablo Cuevas, accused the organizers of dithering. ill face Latvian 16th seed Anastasija Sevastova for a spot in the quarter-finalsPlaying her first grand slam since returning from a 15-month doping ban, Sharapova has enjoyed wild fan support every time she steps on to the court but not everyone is happy to see the five-time winner back. “It was a pretty tasty arrow, with a proper metal end,” Surrey captain Gareth Batty had said. Shinji Okazaki was adamant that Japan would not take Saudi Arabia lightly. “I think that the bottom half of the draw is going to be surprising for one guy,” Del Potro said. The world number one needed to wait for his 14th opportunity to break his opponent but by that time Mayer had taken the first set by winning the tiebreak. The top two teams from both Asian groups qualify directly, with the third-placed sides to battle eac. Brady battled to a 6-3 4-6 7-6 defeat of Monica Niculescu, while Vandeweghe beat 10th seed Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5 4-6 6-4.