NEW YORK (Reuters) - Greek Maria Sakkari emerged triumphant from a gruelling three hour, 30 minute battle with former champion Bianca Andreescu at the U.S. Open on Monday, clinching a 6-7(2) 7-6(6) 6-3 victory to reach the quarter-finals.
The contest on Arthur Ashe Stadium ended at 2:13 a.m. -- the latest finish to a women's singles match at the hardcourt major, which will crown a new women's champion following the Canadian's defeat.
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