HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-U.S. Open day eight

Highlights of the eighth day at the U.S. Open in New York on Monday.

Highlights of the eighth day at the U.S. Open in New York on Monday. The Grand Slam is being played without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Times ET; GMT-4): 1110 PLAY UNDERWAY AT FLUSHING MEADOWS

Play began in New York under bright sunshine with the temperature reading 25 degrees Celsius (77°F) with an expected high of 29 degrees. Canada's Vasek Pospisil plays Australian 21st seed Alex de Minaur in the opening match of the day at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Serena Williams, Dominic Thiem, Daniil Medvedev and Sofia Kenin are in action later on Monday. READ MORE:

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