Halep, Kerber, Krejcikova, Muguruza aim for more Slams as women’s last 16 begins to take shape at US Open

Women’s third-round results on Friday at the US Open

Elina Svitolina (5) beat Daria Kasatkina (25) 6-4, 6-2

Simona Halep (12) beat Elena Rybakina (19) 7-6(11), 4-6, 6-3

Angelique Kerber (17) beat Sloane Stephens 5-7, 6-2, 6-3

Leylah Fernandez beat Naomi Osaka (3) 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-4

Barbora Krejcikova (8) beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4, 6-2

Garbine Muguruza (9) beat Victoria Azarenka (18) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2

Aryna Sabalenka (2) beat Danielle Collins (26) 6-3, 6-3 

Elise Mertens (15) beat Ons Jabeur (20) 6-3, 7-5 

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Women’s fourth-round draw (bottom half) at the US Open

Elina Svitolina (5) vs Simona Halep (12)

Angelique Kerber (16) vs Leylah Fernandez

Barbora Krejcikova (8) vs Garbine Muguruza (9)

Aryna Sabalenka (2) vs Elise Mertens (15)

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