Chinese player Li Na stormed into the last 16 in the women's draw of the US Open, beating Laura Robson 6-2, 6-2 while Novak Djokovic booked his spot in the last 32, beating Germany's Benjamin Becker 7-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Andy Murray too moved through to the next round but only after facing some resistance from Argentine Leonardo Mayer, winning 7-5, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1.
Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic also went safely into the next round, dispatching USA's Denis Kudla 7-6, 7-6, 6-3.
In the women's draw, American Sloane Stephens beat compatriot Jamie Hampton 6-1, 6-3 while Jelena Jankovic beat Japanese Kurumi Nara 6-4, 7-6.
China's Jie Zheng, who knocked out Venus Williams, lost to Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app