Fernando led Spain

Fernando Verdasco of Spain blasted Argentina's David Nalbandian at the US Open. Verdasco was one of a 7 top players, where Rafael Nadal was the top. Fernando swiped away the set with 6-2, but quickly fell down in the second before breaking back in the third game. David grabbed a 2nd break of serve to lead and converted a 4th set point to level the score. He then broke David again in the third game of the fourth set to lead and David was beaten by the end. Another Spain player to the last 16 was David Ferrer, reached the semi-final in 2007, beating Nadal.

British Andy Murray was also with a match against Switzerland's Stanislas, whom he defeated in straight sets 2 years ago. Isner, the tallest player in the men's draw, was scheduled for the night session on the Arthur Ashe Centre Court against tough Mikhail Youzhny of Russia.