Serena Williams is on track to win her seventh US Open title.
The American recorded an easy straight sets victory over Czech Karolina Muchova in their fourth round matchup.
Meanwhile second seed Ashleigh Barty is also through to the next round after beating Maria Sakkari.
Karolina Pliskova edged past Tunisia's Ons Jabeur to also make it to the next stage of the tournament.
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Southampton expelled from EFL playoff final after spying breach
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DR Congo prepares for World Cup despite Ebola outbreak
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LIV Golf focused on long-term funding amid reports of potential bankruptcy
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Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon as he continues to recover from wrist injury
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