4 things to watch out for on Day 9 of US Open

Here are four things to watch for on day nine of the US Open on Tuesday.

IMAGE: Petra Kvitova celebrates winning her fourth round match against Garbine Muguruza. Photograph: Chris Trotman/Getty Images for USTA

1 Petra Kvitova, who missed part of the 2017 season after a home invasion left her with a badly cut left hand, continues her remarkable comeback when she faces American Venus Williams.

IMAGE: Sloane Stephens serves. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

2 American Sloane Stephens, who recently returned to the ATP tour following an almost year-long absence due to a foot injury, will battle 16th-seeded Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia.

IMAGE: Pablo Carreno Busta celebrates after winning his fourth round match against Denis Shapovalov. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

3 Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta, fresh off his fourth round win over 18-year-old Canadian Denis Shapovalov, will take on 29th-seeded Diego Schwarztman of Argentina to kick off the action at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

IMAGE: Sam Querrey returns a shot. Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images

4 Sam Querrey, the last American man standing, faces off against big-serving Kevin Anderson of South Africa under the lights on Arthur Ashe.

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