Two more Russians surge into US Open fourth round

Ludmilla Samsonova and Veronika Kudermetova were both successful in their third round matches in New York

Russia's hopes of success in both the male and female categories of the US Open remains alive after both Ludmilla Samsonova and Veronika Kudermetova joined compatriot Daniil Medvedev in recording victories to advance to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. 

Kudermetova had not registered a win in her three previous appearances at the event but authored a powerful display to shred her opponent Dalma Galfi in straight sets by a score of 6-0, 6-2, showcasing her outstanding service prowess along the way.

The 25-year-old, who hails from Kazan, won all 20 of her service games (to include 14 aces) in her shellacking of both Donna Vekic and Maryna Zanevska to reach the third round, and showed no sign of letting up against Hungary's Galfi.

Remarkably, she delivered 100% of her first serves in the second set of the match and never eased off the gas in the match which lasted just 47 minutes - winning 48 total points to her opponent's 17.

A flawless end to the opening set as Veronika Kudermetova clinches 14 consecutive points to take it 6-2 against Dalma Galfi!

Serving 78% of first serves in, she has won EVERY first serve point in the set. Clinical.

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