Dates: 25 August-8 September Coverage: Commentary consistently from 18:00 or 18:30 BST on BBC Radio 5 live games additional
Novak Djokovic saw off Britain's Andy Murray in a grasping late-night challenge to achieve the US Open semi-finals.
The world number one passed through 7-6 (7-1) 6-7 (1-7) 6-2 6-4 in a match that endured three hours and 32 minutes, and completed at 01:17 nearby time (06:17 BST).
Djokovic will play Japanese tenth seed Kei Nishikori in the keep going four on Friday.
Murray could take support from his best execution since beating Djokovic to win Wimbledon a year ago, yet the Serb demonstrated determined in their 21st gathering.
Annihilation implies that Murray has neglected to move beyond the semi-finals of any competition in the wake of experiencing back surgery in September 2013.
Andy Murray
Murray crested in the second set yet seemed to tire in the third and fourth
"I played well," said Murray. "Particularly the first couple of sets was some great tennis.
"I played a poor tie-soften up the first set doubtlessly. I was down in the first set and I battled back. I was down in the second set and a crush and I battled spirit.
"So I contended energetically, I played some great tennis, however it wasn't sufficient."
The pair broadened one another as far as possible by and by, and over and over had the 22,000 observers in Arthur Ashe Stadium on their feet as fierce encourages were trailed by thunders of joy.
In a challenge of various open doors, it was the more clinical Djokovic who predominated, winning seven of 10 break focuses while Murray changed over only four of 16.
BBC tennis reporter Russell Fuller:
"Murray has given the most convincing proof of the year here in New York that 2015 ought to have much to offer, however Djokovic stays out of scope until further notice. Murray matched the world number one all through the initial two sets, however Djokovic was the stronger physically, and both Murray's serve and his rate around the court dropped observably as the match moved into a fourth set. Meeting all requirements for the end-of-season World Tour Finals didn't appear to be a quick necessity in the midst of the dissatisfaction of thrashing, yet Murray has three more competitions to secure one of the eight qualifying spots and gain the opportunity to end the season on a high."
Murray made open doors in Djokovic's initial five administration recreations as he returned from 4-1 down, with one exciting 29-stroke rally bringing the swarm to life, yet the Serb constrained a tie-break and dashed through it.
A twofold flaw saw Murray slip 2-0 behind and a stinging return at his toes made it 3-0 as Djokovic reeled off seven of eight focuses.
Murray was into a bad situation when he sent over a 68mph second serve and netted progressive striked and forehands to drop serve right on time in the second set, yet the desperate circumstance drew a positive response.
Djokovic crushed his racquet ahead of schedule in the match
Djokovic crushed his racquet right on time in the match as Murray pegged him once again at one set all
The overwhelming, level forehand that is so frequently a marker of his structure started to rule, driving Djokovic profound into the corners.
After administration breaks were again swapped, an alternate tie-break was needed, and this time Murray set about it with assaulting aim.
A pounding forehand moved down by a sharp volley put the Scot in front and an undeniably full looking Djokovic reacted with a whirlwind of slips, permitting Murray to match his 7-1 scoreline from the opening set.
With two hours and 13 minutes on the clock, and midnight approaching, the truth Murray went into the match having used three and a half hours longer on court than his adversary posed a potential threat.
Murray feels the agony in the fourth set
Murray indicated he was feeling the agony in the fourth set
Exactly as fight seemed to have been joined, Murray gave back the activity with a detached administration diversion, coasting a strike over the gauge to fall behind.
Two opportunities to recoup the deficiency vanished into the net and Djokovic, looking as jolly as ever, affirmed his prevalence with a second break over secure the set.
Murray had never beaten Djokovic in the wake of losing the first set, and he now confronted a powerful undertaking to end that run, calling the coach for a hotness pack to apply to his back late in the fourth set.
The 2012 champion kept the Serb under control, and his trusts of a second title alive, until he needed to hold serve to stay in the match.
Djokovic earned two match focuses and Murray could just drag a strike into the net, finishing his US Open crusade at the quarter-last stage for the second year in succession.
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