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World No.2 Iga Swiatek and Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime have reached the US Open 2025 quarterfinals with impressive wins against Ekaterina Alexandrova and Andrey Rublev respectively.

Serena Williams surprised attendees at the International Tennis Hall of Fame ceremony by introducing Maria Sharapova, acknowledging Sharapova's impact on her career. Williams praised Sharapova's on-court competitiveness and off-court business acumen. Sharapova, inducted alongside doubles legends Mike and Bob Bryan, was recognized for her Grand Slam achievements and world No. 1 ranking.