HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-U.S. Open day three

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Highlights of the third day at the U.S. Open in New York on Wednesday. The Grand Slam is being played without spectators due to the COVID-10 pandemic. (Times ET; GMT-4): 1110 PLAY UNDERWAY AT FLUSHING MEADOWS

Play began in overcast conditions in New York with the temperature hovering around 24 degrees Celsius (75.2°F). Rain is expected in the afternoon. A battle between two Germans, Angelique Kerber and Anna-Lena Friedsam, kicks off day three at the Louis Armstrong Stadium where the roof has been closed.

Novak Djokovic, Karolina Pliskova, Naomi Osaka and Stefanos Tsitsipas are in action later in the day. READ MORE

U.S. Open order of play on Wednesday PREVIEW-Undercooked Kerber hopes to draw on big-match experience

FACTBOX-Angelique Kerber v Anna-Lena Friedsam Pella hits out at U.S. Open organisers over COVID-19 protocols

Querrey quits ATP Council and joins new players association Serena continues bid for 24th Grand Slam title after round one victory

Muchova sends Venus to first opening-round loss at US Open Medvedev goes for consistency over 'crazy shots' to advance

Azarenka holed up in 'golden prison' during U.S. Open