Wawrinka beats ex-champion Safin

Flushing Meadows, New York, 27 August-9 September

Ex-champion Marat Safin was seen off in straight sets by Stanislas Wawrinka in the third round of the US Open.

Russian Safin, winner in 2000, had four chances to break in the first set but could not take any of them, allowing Swiss player Wawrinka to take the set.

The world number 49 then broke 25th seed Safin twice in the second set.

Another break in the third was enough to wrap up a 6-3 6-3 6-3 win and a fourth-round place at Flushing Meadows for Wawrinka for the first time.

Veteran Spaniard Carlos Moya, playing his 12th US Open, was another player to reach the fourth round.

The 31-year-old 17th seed, who reached the last four back in 1998, saw off Russian Igor Kunitsyn in straight sets.

Juan Ignacio Chela, seeded 20, beat Wayne Odesnik in straight sets to progress to the fourth round.

Also through is Chela's fellow Argentine Juan Martin del Potro, who upset 31st Jurgen Melzer in straight sets.

Source: BBC Sport