Friday’s play began in hot, humid Queens with defending champion Marin Cilic in action. Djokovic, top seed and No. 1 player in world rankings, awaits an afternoon match against Italy’s Andreas Seppi, seeded No. 23.
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Also in action on Friday: Rafael Nadal, who gets a night match; No. 7 David Ferrer and No. 10 Milos Raonic.
Canada’s best player, Raonic brings his booming serve to the court after 5 p.m. ET against No. 18 Feliciano Lopez of Spain. It’s a major test for Raonic.
Follow Friday’s third round via Sporting News’ scoreboard.
